Opioids | The Walrus

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Society

Why Should I Feel Ashamed of My Opioid Prescription?

September 15, 2021September 21, 2021 - by Carlyn Zwarenstein

Chronic pain devastated my life. Drugs restored it

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Health

The Pandemic Is Intensifying the Opioid Crisis

September 14, 2020September 17, 2020 - by Alexandra Harvey

Public health measures meant to contain COVID-19 have caused a spike in overdose-related deaths

Health

The Decade in Health

December 14, 2019February 21, 2020 - by The Walrus Staff

From the rising opioid crisis to the danger of concussions in sports, these are the health conversations that helped define Canada

Uncategorized

Saying No to Drugs Isn’t an Answer to Addiction

August 29, 2018November 12, 2019 - by Carlyn Zwarenstein

Why one Ottawa doctor believes harm reduction is the most effective treatment for drug use

Health

Opioids: A Public Health Crisis

August 23, 2018July 28, 2023 - by The Walrus Staff

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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September 2018

My Life and Death on Opioids

August 23, 2018April 6, 2021 - by Chris Willie

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