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Heroin is made from morphine, a substance that comes from the opium poppy. It is highly addictive. The withdrawal symptoms …

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Ketamine is a fast-acting anesthetic used in medical or veterinary surgery. If misused, it can cause harmful and long-lasting effects.

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LSD is a potent hallucinogenic drug. It is made from lysergic acid, which is found in a fungus that grows …

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MDMA is often called ecstasy. It is an illegal drug frequently taken at parties, raves or music festivals. You may …

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Methamphetamine is a powerful synthetic stimulant. It is illegal, highly addictive and very dangerous to your health.

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The Expert Advisory Group on Marketing of Opioids was established to provide Health Canada with input and advice regarding the …

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The following table summarizes the information about the experience, affiliations and interests relevant to the Expert Advisory Group on Marketing …

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Canada continues to experience a serious opioid overdose crisis. Across the country, it is having devastating effects on families and …

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The Provincial Government outlined Newfoundland and Labrador’s Opioid Action Plan at the national Opioid Conference and Summit in Ottawa in …

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In recent years, opioid- and other drug-related overdose deaths have increased sharply and become a significant cause of mortality in …

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