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Seven years after the worst day of my life

It has been seven years since the worst day of my life. I awoke the morning of March 19th 2011 at a family cottage with no sense of the pure calamity and heartbreak awaiting me. Not far into the day I got the call that would change my life forever, my brother Josh went to… Continue reading Seven years after the worst day of my life

Letters To Government · Opinions

Big Pharma’s role in the opioid epidemic is the elephant in the room no politician wants to talk about.

G.P.D.O.T.S. has written numerous letters to government over the last six years on a wide variety of topics related to the opioid epidemic. We almost always receive some sort of response whether its a standard “thanks for your letter and we will be in touch” or a more meaningful and genuine reply to discuss the… Continue reading Big Pharma’s role in the opioid epidemic is the elephant in the room no politician wants to talk about.

Letters To Government

GPDOTS letter of concern regarding the Prescription Monitoring Program

On March 7th 2016 GPDOTS wrote the Nova Scotia Minister of Health & Wellness , College of Physicians & Surgeons , and the Prescription Monitoring Program regarding our concerns with the programs ability to identify over prescribing. Shortly after our letter Minister Leo Glavine announced he would be ordering a full review of the program.… Continue reading GPDOTS letter of concern regarding the Prescription Monitoring Program

Events

3rd Annual Corey Zwicker Memorial Washer Toss in support of GPDOTS a huge success!

The 3rd Annual Corey Zwicker Memorial Washer Toss took place on July 18th 2015 and raised $1000 for GPDOTS advocacy! Family and friends played in the washer toss tournament, then partied into the evening with DJ Darren Doucette. The perfect day finished off with Corey Zwicker’s memorial fireworks. GPDOTS would like to thank Corey Zwickers family… Continue reading 3rd Annual Corey Zwicker Memorial Washer Toss in support of GPDOTS a huge success!