Saying No to Drugs Isn’t an Answer to Addiction
Why one Ottawa doctor believes harm reduction is the most effective treatment for drug use
Opioids: A Public Health Crisis
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Opioids: A Public Health Crisis
Last year, there were nearly 4,000 opioid-related deaths across Canada. In this special web series, The Walrus delves into the stories behind these statistics. Read the features, watch the explainer video, follow the timeline of opioid use
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My Life and Death on Opioids
In November 2017, The Walrus started working with Chris Willie on a memoir about his fentanyl addiction. While writing the article, Willie died from an overdose. This version of his story is published with his family’s approval
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Rural Canada Faces its own Opioid Crisis
In remote Alberta, a person can go for days without seeing much of anyone. So what happens if you’re overdosing?
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How Do We Protect Our Kids from the Opioid Crisis?
Why some parents want the power to involuntarily admit their children to treatment programs
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