Tag: prescription drugs
Amy Graves from GPDOTS talks to Rick Howe from News 957 about the Fed Up Rally in Washington DC
Interview before the Fed Up Rally Interview after the Fed Up Rally
GPDOTS Public Awareness Campaign
Global News Halifax Covers International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31
GPDOTS Enforcement Consultant Rob Mulloy at Bedford Town Hall 2012
GPDOTS Letter to the Minister of Justice Lena Diab – Global News
Minister Diab dismisses GPDOTS concerns regarding enforcement RX drug investigations
June 23rd 2014 GPDOTS sent a letter to the Nova Scotia Minister of Justice, Lena Diab regarding our concern with overdose death investigation protocol and officer education in prescription drugs. We felt the need to voice our concerns after hearing repeated stories about families who lost loved ones to rx drug overdoses and experienced delays, no… Continue reading Minister Diab dismisses GPDOTS concerns regarding enforcement RX drug investigations
Rick Howe and Amy Graves discuss tamper resistant opioids and increased rates of opioid deaths. – News 957
Joshua Ballard’s Story
When I think of the many memories of Joshua, I can’t help but smile”. “He was the most unique person and just so full of love and life.” Joshua was the third of four children, with an older brother and sister and another younger brother. A happy-go-lucky, boisterous child, he grew into a teen and… Continue reading Joshua Ballard’s Story
Why do we need a Prescription Drug Drop off Day?
Why do we need a Prescription Drug Drop Off Day? I believe that is the real question that should be asked. Why is there a need for people to empty their medicine cabinets once a year and turn over thousands of unused prescription medications? Could it be that physicians are over prescribing or prescribing unnecessary… Continue reading Why do we need a Prescription Drug Drop off Day?