My Interviews · Radio Interviews

Amy Graves comments on the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition Report on opiate overdoses – Rick Howe News 957

 

My Interviews · Video

Canada urged to expand use of Naloxone – CTV National News

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Stephanie Benham Spreads Awareness About RX Drug Abuse – CBC & Global News – VIDEO

     

Radio Interviews

A Nova Scotia mother shares a heart-breaking story about her son’s addiction to prescription drugs – CBC

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Waitlist For Methadone Treatment In Halifax Reaches Over 300 People – CBC News -VIDEO

Articles · Opinions

Doctors Keep Deflecting Responsibility In RX Drug Abuse Epidemic

Today in the Herald the new President of Doctors Nova Scotia John Finley answered a question about prescription drug abuse. Q: What are your thoughts on what appears to be the growing problem of prescription drug abuse. Are we doing enough to address this problem, and if not, what more could we do? A: As… Continue reading Doctors Keep Deflecting Responsibility In RX Drug Abuse Epidemic

Radio Interviews

CBC Info A.M. Interviews A R.X. Drug Addict Who Buys His Methadone Off The Street

Facts & Data

Report & Recommendations of the Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Strategy April 23rd 2012

Addictions Services What we heard: Currently, access to addictions services is voluntary, respecting the fact the individual must recognize a need for treatment. While this approach works for many people, it is difficult for family, friends and the community when the individual does not agree to treatment. More can be done to provide support and… Continue reading Report & Recommendations of the Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Strategy April 23rd 2012

Ideas to think about · Video

Congressional hearing in which Rep. Hal Rogers (KY) grilled FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamnburg

Please take the time to view these great videos! Hal Rogers asks the FDA the tough questions that EVERYONE should be asking ! http://www.salem-news.com/articles/march112012/fda-oxy-holder-ms.php

Radio Interviews

How A Scrap Of Paper Is At The Root Of All ills When It Comes To Prescription Drug Abuse

Health consultant Mary Jane Hampton sizes up the problem of prescription drug abuse — and offers a solution. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW <—————