Famous Casualties
This drummer for famous Rock Band The Foo Fighters passed away from overdose in 2022
Who is Taylor Hawkins
This substance was made legal for recreational use in Canada in 2016
What is Marijuana
This opioid agonist typically taken as a drink has been used since the 1960s and was originally designed for chronic pain
What is Methadone
This local agency provides confidential counselling and referrals to individuals, partners, and families on issues relating to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C, provides harm reduction supplies, and referrals to addiction treatment
What is Elevate NWO
This American singer songwriter was known for his hits Last Dance with Mary Jane and Free Fallin'
Who is Tom Petty
In 1908 Canada started it's prohibition on illicit substances by making this drug that is made from the poppy plant illegal in Canada. The act stemmed from anti-Chinese racism.
What is Opium. (The Opium act of 1908)
If used in a timely manner this agonist can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose by blocking opioid receptors in the brain
What is Naloxone
This peer led agency provide a drop-in with laundry, phone, computer, kitchen, and reading room service. They also provide a warming center in the winter and cooling center in the summer. Among many other connections to services
What is P.A.C.E - People Advocating for Change through Empowerment
This Australian actor was best known for his role as the Joker in this 2008 movie The Dark Knight
Who is Heath Ledger
On June 18th 1971 U.S. Pres. Richard Nixon coined 'This phrase' and declared drug abuse to be “public enemy number one” while increasing federal funding for drug-control agencies and drug-treatment efforts
What is "The War on Drugs"
This tablet is a combination of two drugs - buprenorphine and naloxone - that work chemically to decrease the severity of withdrawal symptoms and reduce a persons dependence on opioids
What is suboxone
This local agency provides Crisis Response, a Safe Bed Facility, Court Diversion, Housing support, Employment education, advocacy, and brief case management for people with mental health issues in order to achieve recovery in every aspect of their living
Canadian Mental Health Association
This 1993 Playboy Playmate of the year was 26 years old when she married 89 year old billionaire J. Howard Marshall
Who is Anna Nicole Smith
From 1920 to 1933 this substance was prohibited for production, importation, transportation, and sale
What is Alcohol
This medication commonly used for relapse prevention helps reduce cravings for opioids and alcohol by binding and blocking opioid receptors in the brain
What is Naltrexone
This agency originally created by and for The Anishinabek people operates a 20-bed, co-ed inpatient drug and alcohol recovery centre, Provides treatment using a client-centred, strength-based approach to wellness through a combination of cultural teachings, clinical intervention and counselling support
What is Dilico
This Saturday Night Live actor was famous for a motivational speaker character that lived in a van down by the river
Who is Chris Farley
This substance was first made in 1974 and has a quantitative potency approximately 10,000 times that of morphine and was designed as a tranquilizing agent for large mammals like hippos, rhinos, and elephants.
What is Carfentanil
This injection of buprenorphine is given to people who have started addiction treatment with an oral form of buprenorphine placed under the tongue or inside the cheek such as Suboxone
What is Sublocade
This local center run by St. Josephs Care group offers a continuum of care which includes education and awareness sessions, community treatment groups, individual and family counselling and intensive residential treatment programs
What is the Sister Margaret Smith Center