Vancouver marks Overdose Awareness Day as the toxic drug crisis continues

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August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day, and B.C. remains one of the hardest hit areas in the country due to the toxic drug supply. But as Kurt Black tells us, scientists from VGH are confident they can one day reduce those numbers.

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