Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness 28th Annual Crime Prevention Guide P r i n c e E d w a r d I s l a n d P o l i c e A s s o c i a t i o n
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3 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS 28th Annual Crime Prevention Guide Message from the Premier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Message from the PEIPA President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Executive Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 The PEI Police Association has Supported the Following Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Publisher’s Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Message from the Mayor of Charlottetown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Message from the Mayor of Summerside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Message from the Charlottetown Chief of Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Message from Summerside’s Chief of Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 PEIPA Supports the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness What is Prescription Drug Abuse? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Help Prevent Problematic Prescription Drug Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Opioid Crisis: No Easy Fix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Warning Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Opioid-related Overdoses and Deaths in PEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Signs of an Opioid Overdose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 What is Fentanyl? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 How Canada Got Addicted to Fentanyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Street Fentanyl Straight Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Preventing Overdoses with Naloxone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 We Need to Be Prepared: Province Set to Launch Naloxone Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Where is Naloxone Available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Prevent and Mitigate Opioid-related Overdoses and Deaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 PEI Action Plan to Prevent and Mitigate Opioid-related Overdoses and Deaths . . . . . . .46 5 Steps to Save a Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Addiction Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Opioid Prescriptions on P.E.I. Up and Down, Depending on Drug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Treatment Challenges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Drug & Alcohol Services in PEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Struggle with Opioid Addiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 There’s Help for Drug Addiction | More Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 www.peipolice.com
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5 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE MESSAGE FROM THE PEIPA PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MEMBERS On behalf of the members of Prince Edward Island Police Association, I’d like to thank the citizens and business members in our Island communities for supporting our Annual Crime Prevention Guide project. We very much appreciate your financial contributions and your interest in our community publication. Our 28th Annual Crime Prevention Guidefocuses on Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness. Medications are often a necessary component of the treatment for many ailments, and cause no ill effects when used as prescribed. Some people who suffer from drug addiction take prescription drugs just for the “high” they receive from the drug, and this behavior can escalate and cause an increase in street drug usage. The impacts of abuse of prescription medication have been identified as an increasing concern for many Islanders. Sincerely, Cst Tim Keizer President Prince Edward Island Police Association Ron Kennedy Vice-President East Jason Blacquiere Vice-PresidentWest Allan Kelly Recording Secretary Ron MacLean Secretary Treasurer Dale Corish DirectorWest THE PEI POLICE ASSOCIATION HAS SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING GROUPSWITH FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN 2017-2018: Breakfast Buddies Program College of Piping Early Bird Hockey Tournament Inner City Life Skills Children’s Camp Lacrosse PEI “Let’s Talk Smart” Mental Health Program MADD PEI Making Waves Provincial PeeWee "A" Hockey Tournament Provincial Midget Hockey Championships Provincial Bantam Hockey Championships Race Against Drugs Ringette PEI Stratford Mosquitos AA Baseball Team Summerside Boys and Girls Club Summerside Figure Skating Club Tracy MacKenzie Memorial Walk/Run for Autism U15 Premiere Soccer league Winslow Charlottetown Royals FC Soccer Tournament Youth Justice Services - “Girls Group”
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 6 24-HOUR RN CARE REGULAR DOCTOR VISITS PRIVATE OR SEMI PRIVATE UNITS CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES 82 BEDS, 68 NURSING, 14 COMMUNITY CARE PLANNED ACTIVITY SCHEDULE HOME COOKED MEALS Nursing License No. 4 Community Care License No. 26 (902) 659-2337 (902) 659-2865 www.gillislodge.ca BELFAST (902) 888-2340 info@whiteoakcellars.com www.whiteoakcellars.com 105 Walker Ave, Summerside, PE C1N 6G3 DANIEL R. ROSS INC. POTATOES, BEEF CATTLE BELFAST, RR # 3 PE C0A 1A0 BUS: (902) 659-2283 CANADA RES: (902) 659-2711 Box 430, 39 Lowther Drive, Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0 P: (902) 566-2354 F: (902) 566-5228 town@cornwallpe.ca • www.cornwallpe.ca PROUD SPONSORS of the PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND POLICE ASSOCIATION Prince Edward Island Union of Public Sector Employees Partners in the Community 2 Centennial Drive Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0 902-370-7267
7 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER On behalf of the PEI Police Association, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every contributor to our Annual Telephone Appeal, allowing this unique publication to be distributed to schools, libraries and public facilities, and also available online at peipolice.com, making it easily accessible to everyone. The PEI Police Association publishes these Annual Crime Prevention Guides to educate the public on important community concerns. This 28th Annual Crime Prevention Guide targets the very serious problem of Prescription Drug Abuse, focusing on the terrible consequences of abusing opiates, including the recently publicized fentanyl scare. This publication is made possible as a result of financial contributions from residents and business representatives throughout the province. With their generous support for the activities of the PEI Police Association is also able to give back to their communities through donations to various local charities and programs for youth. Your comments or suggestions regarding these publications are always welcome and we look forward to speaking with you each year during our Annual Telephone Appeal. Respectfully, “Providing quality, professional marketing and fundraising services on behalf of high-profile, non-profit organizations across Canada.” www.fenety.com 1-800-561-4422 Ma r k e t i n g S e r v i c e s ( A t l . ) L t d .
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9 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE On behalf of the Mayor’s office and the citizens of Charlottetown, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the PEI Police Association on the completion of their 28th Annual Crime Prevention Guide. The PEI Police Association supports many worthwhile causes with the mandate being youth sport - helping young Islanders remain healthy and active. This year’s theme of “Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness” is a topic that all Islanders need to be aware of. Individuals may not recognize the dangers of prescription drugs when used in an abusive manner. With the emergence of drugs like Fentanyl on the streets, it’s important to educate Islanders and bring awareness to this community issue. We would like to thank the PEI Police Association for tackling important issues relevant to all Islanders and wish them continued success for future Guides. Clifford J. Lee Mayor City of Charlottetown
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 10 Island Wide Service Concrete Products • Ornamental Iron • Steel Culverts Waterworks Supplies • Concrete Restoration www.campbellsconcretepei.com info@campbellsconcretepei.com 420 Mt. Edward Road, Box 373 Sherwood Industrial Park Charlottetown, C1A 7K7 Free Estimates 902-368-3442 or 1-800-361-3442 Fax: 902-894-5581 www.summerside.ca Keep medications locked in a safe place. Keep track of how much medication you should have at any time. Always take prescriptions as directed by your doctor. Do not take someone else’s medication. Be open with your doctor about other medications you are taking.
11 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE On behalf of the City of Summerside I would like to congratulate the PEI Police Association on the publication of their 28th Annual Crime Prevention Guide. This year’s theme “Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness” is an important topic for our citizens and our community as a whole. Happy and safe families are the foundation of happy and safe communities, so I am pleased this subject will be the focus, as it has the potential to impact all of us. This guide is designed to inform the public on this important issue and provide information on the resources available on PEI to support anyone impacted by addiction to prescription drugs. The most commonly prescribed narcotic pain medications on P.E.I. are Dilaudid, Percocet and Tylenol 3. I also extend congratulations to all police officers whose dedication and commitment help ensure the safety of our residents and visitors to our community every day. You contribute greatly to our exceptional quality of life on PEI and for that we thank you. The City of Summerside is proud to be a part of this publication and its efforts to inform our population about the ramifications of addiction to prescription drugs and its effect on Island families. Informing the public on this growing problem in our communities will educate and inform of the supports available to receive help. As a result, all Island communities can be safe and healthy places to live, grow and prosper. Congratulations! Sincerely, Mayor Bill Martin City of Summerside
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13 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE MESSAGE FROM CHARLOTTETOWN’S CHIEF OF POLICE This year marks the twenty-eighth anniversary for the PEl Police Association. Part of the work of the Association involves the production of an annual crime prevention/awareness guide. Each year the guide provides educational material and information which helps raise awareness and provide discussion points on an important issue facing our communities. This year the guide focuses on the issue of Prescription DrugAbuse Awareness. For as long as there have been medicines and products aimed to heal injuries, cure diseases and relieve pain, there has been experimentation with overusing and abusing those products. From the rise of the initial patent medicine industry through to modern day scientifically-engineered prescription drugs, there have been good medicines that have advanced medical treatments. These products include opioids, stimulants, sedatives and tranquillizers. Currently, for a multitude of reasons, Canadians are experiencing a surge of harms associated with opioids. Education and information are key components to making our communities safer. Educating ourselves about opioids: what they are, how they work in the brain and body, risk factors for using them and how to spot signs of use are all good first steps. The information provided in this guide; coupled with your willingness to talk about the issue with a friend, family member, or co-worker can help in addressing these issues. The production of this guide and other guides not only raise awareness on important issues, but also assist the Police Association in the efforts to fund and support very worthwhile projects within our Island communities. On behalf of the members and staff of the Charlottetown Police Services, I would like to congratulate the PEl Police Association for the production of this year’s community guide, and wish the Association every success in the future. Yours truly, A. Paul Smith, O.O.M. Chief of Police
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 14 MacKinnon Bros. Service Centre 419 Mount Edward Road Charlottetown, PE Licensed Mechanics Inspection Alignment Brake Service (902) 892-7781 (902) 892-2771 King Truck Repair Phillip Lannigan (902) 894-4088 (902) 894-0533 - fax 404 Mount Edward Road Charlottetown PE C1E 2A1 kingtruckrepair@bellaliant.com Ron Lanigan HARDWOOD FLOORS 902.962.3417 RR#2,Montague,PE C0A1R0
15 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE Congratulations once again to the PEI Police Association for continuing their good work in the community in producing their 28th Annual Crime Prevention Guide. The theme selected for this year’s guide is ‘Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness’ which has become a prevalent discussion piece lately. By definition, prescription drug abuse can be defined as the non-therapeutic use of prescription drugs. This practice includes the use of prescription drugs for non-medical reasons, and the secondary negative effects of prescription drug use. In identifying the scope of the problem, there is evidence to suggest that this is a growing problem in Canada. Canadians are now the world’s second-largest per capita consumer of prescription opioids behind Americans. Canada is facing an urgent challenge to reduce the harms associated with prescription drug abuse while ensuring people have timely and appropriate access to them for therapeutic reasons. These products include opioids, stimulants, and sedatives. Currently, Canadians are experiencing a surge of harms associated with opioids. In recent years, Health Canada provided funding for a 5-year campaign to raise awareness in regards to harms and the importance of proper monitoring, storing and disposing of prescription drugs. The problematic prescription drug use campaign informed parents of youth aged 13 to 15 about the rising problem of prescription drug use and its associated risks among teenagers. Health Canada is continuing to develop and refine marketing tactics and activities, and will focus and address emerging issues, such as opioid usage. Opioids, including fentanyl and oxycontin, have been prescribed for pain caused by injury, cancer or a chronic condition. It is common for patients to become tolerant of the drugs, and nearly all patients become physically dependent after daily use for more than several weeks, according to medical association reports. The proposed standards would require doctors to prescribe the lowest effective dose to patients who require long-term opioid treatment for chronic pain other than cancer. Physicians need to discuss medication decisions with patients including potential serious side effects, other treatment options and the probability of the drug improving their health. Recently, a representative of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police indicated that prescription drug abuse is leading to an increase in pharmaceutical-related crime, including pharmacy robberies, breaking and entering, trafficking, double-doctoring, and thefts committed to fuel the financial needs of persons seeking drugs. In conclusion, the issue of prescription drug abuse will not go away any time soon, but we must make the public aware that this issue is on the rise in Canada, and citizens should be reporting any incidents where they feel that there is an abuse of the system we have in place in Canada. It has been noted that the stories of individuals are all too common and that prescription drug misuse affects everyone, every community, every demographic. J. David Poirier Chief of Police Summerside Police Services MESSAGE FROM SUMMERSIDE’S CHIEF OF POLICE
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 16 NATIVE COUNCIL OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Phone: (902) 892-5314 Fax: (902) 368-7464 Toll Free: 1-877-591-3003 www.ncpei.com 6 F.J. McAulay Court Charlottetown, PE C1A 9M7 Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, P.C.,M.P. M.P. for Cardigan www.lawrencemacaulay.liberal.ca Cardigan Constituency of Lawrence MacAulay, P.C., M.P. Montague, PEI OFFICE HOURS 9:00am - 4:30pm Proud to Support PEIPA CHARLOTTETOWN BOTTLE AND METALS LIMITED Dealers in copper brass, radiators, batteries, steel, bottles, etc. BILL KINNEY Bus: (902) 566-9897 Cell: (902) 628-5631 Mailing Address: PO Box 1136, Cornwall PE C0A 1H0 East Prince Funeral Home 245 Pope Road Summerside, PE C1N 5T4 Phone: (902) 436-0915 Fax: (902) 888-3112 Email: epfuneral@eastlink.ca 902854-3265 “No More Leaks Over Your Head” Proudly Serving Prince & Queens County for over 14 Years. 5 Year Replacement Guarantee Residential & Commercial Installations • 5” Seamless Aluminum Eavestrough • Leaf guards • No More Rust and Leaks • Variety of Colors to Choose From • No Spikes Showing (installed with brackets inside eavestrough) • Soffit & Fascia Installation Call Kevin Arsenault today Cell: 439-1548 Wellington, PEI Thank you for your Support
17 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE PEIPA SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY The PEI PA sponsors the Bantam "A" Hockey Tournament in Summerside, won by the Sackville Flyers. Constable Montgomery making a donation to Kylie MacHattie with the College of Piping. A Healthy Me graduating class with Cst. Tim Keizer. The Healthy Me program is offered to Grade 6 students in the Charlottetown area. Students talk to police about coping skills, drug use, internet safety and other life skills. Charlottetown Police partner with other community groups like the Y’s Men, 100 Women and the Dept. of Education to offer this very worthwhile program. The PEI PA purchased new jerseys for the U11 division of Lacrosse PEI. Corporal Blacquiere (left) and Corporal Corish (right) pose with a team from the U11 division.
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 18 14 Great George Street, 3rd Floor, Landing Place Charlottetown, PE C1A 4J6 (902) 368-3675 www.cooke.ca Gerald Dykerman Travis Dykerman Bus: (902) 964-3200 Fax: (902) 964-2685 Cell: (902) 393-4805 www.brookfieldgardens.ca gerald@brookfieldgardens.ca Mailing Address: 1067 Millboro Road North Wiltshire, R.R. 4 PE C0A 1Y0 365 Mount Edward Road Charlottetown, PE C1E 2A1 (902) 367-3559 www.habitatpei.ca Senator Elizabeth Hubley Proud to Support the PEI Police Association WESTWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL 80 Meadowbank Road P.O. Box 490, Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0 Tel: 902-368-6855 Fax: 902-368-6863 www.edu.pe.ca OR VISIT US ONFACEBOOK
19 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE PEIPA SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY Sgt David Pound presentsTammy McQuaid, President of Lifesaver PEI, with a major prize donated by the PEI PA. The PEI PA sponsors the Midget ‘A’ Girls Hockey tournament, where the Northumberland team took the silver medal in 2018. Corporal Kennedy of the PEI PA making a donation to the U15 Premiere Soccer league. Corporal Ron Kennedy making a donation of $400 to the Stratford Mosquitos AA team. The PEI PA sponsors the Midget "A" Tournament Hockey Tournament in Summerside, won by the Cole HarbourWings this year.
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 20 Chinese & Canadian Food At Its Very Best Saturday Buffet 4:30 - 8:00 • Fully Licensed • Air Conditioned • Banquet Room • Eat In or Take Out • Buffet For 20 or More 836-5055 31 Broadway Street, Save Easy Mall, Kensington 176 Great George Street, Suite 300 Charlottetown, PE C1A 4K9 T: 902.368.8122 F: 902.628.4660 E: bd@maximuscanada.ca W: www.maximuscanada.ca DeltaWare Division Dr. Guy Boswall 591 North River Road Charlottetown, PE C1E 1J7 902-892-3200 JJ’S Towing & Recovery (902) 303-4086 116 Greenwood Dr. Summerside, PE C1N 4S6 PEI PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES INC. 450 Main Street, PO Box 422 Alberton, PE C0B 1B0 Phone: (902) 231-3055 Fax: (902) 726-3457 nancyjpitre@gmail.com Nancy Pitre Business Owner
21 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE PEIPA SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY Alex McMonagle shows off her skating talent. The PEI PA sponsored the PeeWee "A" Hockey Tournament in Summerside, where the TASA Ducks brought home the Gold! The PEI PA sponsors the U19 PEIWave Girls Ringette team.
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 22 Pineau’s Fuelsinc Furnace, Diesel & Stove Oil Fast Friendly Service • Automatic Delivery • Budget Plans Available Serving Rustico and Central Areas (902) 963-2443 Fax: (902) 963-2878 100% Locally Owned and Operated Rustico, PE 491 Main Street, Alberton 902-231-HAIR (4247) 419 Main Street, Alberton, PE C0B 1B0 902.853.2811 fax. 902.853.3444 davsmith@pei.aibn.com www.rooneyfh.ca (902) 436-4877 34 Water Street, Summerside PE, C1N 4T8
23 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE PEIPA SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY The PEI PA sponsors the Tracy MacKenzie MemorialWalk/Run for Autism. MakingWaves is a group comprised of high school students who engage younger students to encourage healthy choices, relationships, drugs and lifestyles.
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 24 7823 Route 11, Wellington, PE C0B 2E0 Owner: Robert Arsenault Cellular: 902-888-7067 246 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE 902-436-7490 We Pack For Travel AUTO BODY Phone # (902) 368-3827 PREFERRED INSURANCE REPAIR FACILITY “LIFETIME” GUARANTEE ON COLLISION REPAIRS Matt Koughan Steve Perry Sam Koughan John Vautour (902) 314-5314 john@inspectR.ca www.inspectr.ca Proud to Support the PEI Police Association! GENTEKTM T&K Home Improvements Blueshank Road, Summerside Prince Edward Island C1N 4J9 www.gentek.ca Terry Peters Tel: (902) 436-5485 Fax: (902) 436-2429 tpeters@royallepage.ca 475 Granville Street North Summerside, PE C1N 4P7 902.432.8064 www.gianttiger.com Waugh’s Food Center 650 Water Street East, Summerside, PEI C1N 4J1 Proprietor: Blair Waugh Phone: 902-436-9511 12Main Street Victoria by the Sea PE C0A 2G0 (902) 658-2286 Landmark Cafe O’Leary 351 Main Street Box 274, O’Leary, PE C0B 1V0 Ph: 902-859-2768 Fax: 902-859-1311 fergusons@fergusonsfh.com Tyne Valley 7027 Barlow Road Tyne Valley Ph: 902-831-2500 Corrigan Home 22 Hemlock Court, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8E2 (902) 894-9686 “Care for Seniors”
25 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE The PEI PA sponsors the Kensington Police Service Bicycle Rodeo each year, which usually allows the purchase of 40 bikes. Enough money was raised in 2017 to allow for the purchase of 50 bikes, which made 50 young people very happy! 2017 Kensington Police Service Bicycle Rodeo PEIPA SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 26 1(800) 670-1012 P.O. Box 1328, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 7N2 MURRAY RIVER 9440 Main St, Murray River, PE, C0A 1W0 (902) 962-2707 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #5 340 Notre Dame Street Summerside, PE C1N 1S5 T: 506.453.1404 C: 506.470.0702 F: 506.452.7079 michael.brewer@gdi.com GDI Services (Canada) LP 475 Wilsey Rd., P.O. Box 426 Fredericton NB E3B 4Z9 www.gdi.com Michael Brewer General Manager - NB & PE • Summerside • Alberton • Montague • Morell 139 Sackville St., Montague, PE C0A 1R0 (902) 838-4291 Let’s build something!™ Now Offering Air Miles!
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29 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE About Problematic Prescription Drug Use Intentionally taking medication that has not been prescribed to you, to get high or change your mood, is problematic prescription drug use. The most common types of prescription drugs that can lead to problematic use include: • Opioids, which can be prescribed to treat certain kinds of pain • Benzodiazepines, which can be prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep disorders • Stimulants, which can be prescribed to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • Counterfeit Prescription Drugs, are drugs not approved by Health Canada. Problematic use of these medications can cause serious health effects, including substance use disorder (addiction), overdose and even death. These risks increase when medications are: • taken at higher doses • taken in a different way or for different reasons than they were prescribed • used with alcohol or other prescription, over-the-counter or illegal drugs What is ... Prescription drug abuse occurs when someone takes a medical drug that was not prescribed for them or they take it in a different manner than it was supposed to be taken. Most people who abuse a prescription drug take more of the drug than a person who takes it for medical purposes. Abusers will build up tolerances to most drugs, meaning that it takes more and more of a drug to produce the same effect. After a while, the abuser may be taking much larger doses than normal. And a person abusing a drug may change its form, for example, they may crush a pill or dissolve a drug so they can inject it. This helps the drug reach the bloodstream faster and have faster effects, such as euphoria and a sedated feeling or perhaps increased confidence and increased activity, depending on the type of drug being abused. www.narconon.ca WHAT IS PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE? continued
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31 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE WHAT IS PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE? continued www.canada.ca About Counterfeit Prescription Drugs Counterfeit drugs are not approved by Health Canada.They are made to look like brand name or generic prescription drugs to hide how they were produced and what they contain. Counterfeit drugs are not safe or effective, as they can be made with: • too much of the correct medicinal ingredients • not enough of the correct ingredients • no correct ingredients Counterfeit drugs can contain hidden ingredients that can seriously harm your health, including: • toxic chemicals • other prescription drugs • street drugs, such as illegally produced: • heroin • fentanyl • carfentanil Know what you are taking. If you take a medication, make sure you know your dosage and what your drug looks like. Find information on your prescription drug on the Drug and Health Product Register. Contact your pharmacist if your drug suddenly has a different: • size • taste • shape • colour How to avoid Counterfeit Prescription Drugs Buy your medications from licensed pharmacies only. Look for an 8-digit drug identification number (DIN) on the product label, or ask your pharmacist or health care provider for this information. Counterfeit prescription drugs can look identical to approved prescription drugs. SAMPLE LABEL Don't get drugs from: • friends • drug dealers • online sources that are not appropriately licensed • other non-licensed sources
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33 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE HELP PREVENT PROBLEMATIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE continued To help prevent problematic prescription drug use, you should: • keep track of your prescription drugs by counting the pills in each package. • keep medication in a safe and secure place, such as a locked box or cabinet. • return any unused or expired medications to your pharmacy or to a take-back program. • keep track of your refills at the pharmacy and make sure there are none that you didn't fill yourself. • avoid sharing your medication with family or friends, even if they have been prescribed the same drug before. Using Medications Safely Prescription and non-prescription medications can help treat diseases and conditions, and make you feel better. But taking these medications correctly is important. All medications carry some risk. Side effects (also known as adverse reactions) can occur even when the product is used correctly. For example, you could have a mild side effect like a minor rash, or a severe allergic reaction. Following directions, asking questions, and sharing your medical history are all ways to help reduce the risk of side effects. Know the Risks All medications carry some risk. Make sure you learn about these risks before you take the medication. Common risks include: • Combining medication with certain foods, beverages, vitamins, or other health products that can cause harmful interactions. • the medication not working as it should. • the medication causing more health problems. Reduce your Risk Follow directions. Always use medication as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.This includes when to take it, how often, and for how long.You should also know when and under what conditions you should stop using your medication, and what to do if you miss a dose. Always read the product label and follow the directions closely. Talk to your healthcare professional Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional about all aspects of your medication. Discuss any questions or concerns you might have. • Discuss your medical history.This includes any health conditions you have, allergies and sensitivities, and what medications, including natural health products, you are taking. Keep a record of all your medications. • Mention if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby. • Discuss any difficulties you might have swallowing medication or remembering to take it on time.
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 34 Did you know? It is best to use the same pharmacy for all your prescriptions.The pharmacist will get to know you and your medical history, which will help identify any harmful interactions with other medications that you are taking.Learn about your medication: • Ask your healthcare professional why you are being prescribed the medication, how it should work, and whether you will need regular checkups or tests. •Ask about how to reduce the risk of side effects and possible harmful interactions with food, beverages (like grapefruit juice), vitamins, and herbal supplements. • Ask when you should expect to start feeling better, and if and when you should go back to your doctor. • Ask your pharmacist for documentation /pamphlets on the medications you are taking. Store Medications Safely • Always keep products in their original containers, even when travelling. • Never combine different medications in the same bottle. • Keep products in a cool, dry area, away from the sun. • All medications must be kept out of the reach of children. Dispose of Medications Properly At least once a year, go through your medicine cabinet and remove all prescription and nonprescription medications that are expired or that you no longer take. Medications must be disposed of correctly: return them to your pharmacy or to your local waste disposal depot. Report a side effect It is important to report a side effect to a medication by contacting your healthcare professional. www.canada.ca Prevention of Opioid Misuse and Addiction 1) Educational initiatives delivered in schools and community settings 2) Supporting consistent use of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs e.g.The Drug Information System (DIS) i. Records all prescriptions used and filled of a patient usually linked to Provincial Healthcare Number ii. Allows Health Care Providers to monitor and look for signs of abuse and misuse of drugs for a particular patient’s drug file 3) Aggressive law enforcement efforts to address doctor shipping and pill mills 4) Providing healthcare practitioners with tools for managing pain, including prescribing guidelines and enhanced warning on drug labels with expanded information for prescribers Research on the Use and Misuse of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids Wilson M. Compton, M.D. Deputy Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).March 21, 2017 https://democratsenergycommerce.house.gov/sites/democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/fil es/Testimony-Compton-OI-Hrg-Fentanyl-Opioid-Crisis-2017-03-21.pdf HELP PREVENT PROBLEMATIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE continued You can also report it directly to Health Canada.
35 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE OPIOID CRISIS: NO EASY FIX Eroding economic opportunity, evolving approaches to pain treatment, and limited drug treatment have fueled spikes in problematic substance use, of which opioid overdose is the most visible manifestation. Epidemic inThree Phases 1) Rise of chronic pain In 1980, acute pain was so frequently treated with opioids. Previously, chronic pain was managed largely with cognitive behavioral therapy, even hypnosis. The Institute of Medicine reported that the rise in chronic pain prevalence in the 1990s to the following: 1) Greater patient expectations for pain relief 2) Musculoskeletal disorders of an aging population 3) Increased survivorship after injury and cancer 4) Increasing frequency and complexity of surgery. As insurers limited coverage of behavioral pain therapy, biopharmaceutical manufacturers sensed an opportunity. Pharmaceutical innovation propagated extended-release formulations, transdermal patches, nasal sprays, and oral dissolving strips. 2) Rise in prescriptions for opioids Physicians were unscrupulous, doling out opioids without adequate regard for medical need. 3) Rise of efficient global supply chains Increasingly efficient global supply chains and a sharp intensification in interdiction efforts created the conditions for the emergence of potent and less bulky products, for example, illicitly manufactured fentanyl and its analogs, which are increasing present in counterfeit pills and heroin. Between 2013 and 2016 deaths attributed to fentanyl analogs spiked by 540% nationally. The rapid acceleration of the crisis has led to its designation as a national public health emergency. Root Causes Prescription opioid overdose death rates have not yet dropped following the declining opioid prescribing: the number of outpatient opioid analgesic prescriptions dropped 13% nationally between 2012 and 2015.Yet, the national overdose death rate surged 38% during those years. In short, deaths attributable to prescription opioids have not decreased proportionally to dispensing. There are intuitive causal connections between poor health and structural factors such as poverty, lack of opportunity, and substandard living and working conditions. An alternate hypothesis suggests that an environment increasingly promotes obesity coupled with widespread opioid use may be the underlying drivers of increasing White middle-class mortality. Complex interconnections between obesity, disability, chronic pain, depression and substance use have not been adequately explored. Poverty and substance use problems operate synergistically, at the extreme reinforced by psychiatric disorders and unstable housing.The most lucrative employment in poorer communities is dominated by manufacturing and service jobs with elevated physical hazards.When sustained over years, on-the-job injuries can give rise to chronically painful conditions, potentially resulting in a downward spiral of disability and poverty. The counties with the lowest levels of social capital have the highest overdose rates. The interplay between social and genetic factors, too, is being elucidated. Individuals living in low socioeconomic neighbourhoods were more likely to develop chronic pain after car crashes, a process medicated by stress response genes. National Academy of Sciences report provides this summary: …overprescribing was not the sole cause of the problem.While increased opioid prescribing for chronic pain has been a vector of the opioid epidemic, researchers agree that such structural factors as lack of economic opportunity, poor working conditions, and eroded social capital in depressed communities, accompanied by hopelessness and despair, are root causes of the misuse of opioids and other substances. American Journal of Public Health. February 2018,Vol 108, No.2
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 36 Behavioral Changes Keep an eye out for these behavioral changes: • Your loved one becomes more irritable or exhibits sudden mood swings or personality change without an obvious cause. • They become forgetful or clumsy when it is out of their nature. • They skip work, class, or other regular activities, or their performance in these areas suffers. • They lie, become more deceitful, and/or avoid eye contact. • They lose interest in personal appearance and/or things they once loved. • They have either a major loss or increase in appetite. • They have an extreme and sudden change in their choice of friends and hang-out locations. • They are suddenly asking to borrow money or have extra money with no obvious source. • They become angry and abusive, or engage in reckless behavior. Physical Symptoms of Opioid Abuse: • Confusion and lack of coordination • Lowered blood pressure • Dry mouth •Weakness, dizziness, sleepiness • Constricted pupils •Watery or droopy eyes • Nausea, vomiting, and constipation • Respiratory depression (inadequate ventilation) • Sleep deprivation or “nodding” • Slow, slurred speech • Slow gait • Dry skin, itching, or skin infections • Constant flu-like symptoms • Bruises or “track marks” (if injecting) Physical Symptoms of Depressant Abuse: • Decreased attention span • Impaired judgment • Lack of coordination/dizziness • Lowered blood pressure • Memory problems • Slurred speech • Respiratory depression • Slowed reflexes WARNING SIGNS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGABUSE Notice the signs and symptoms of abuse before it is too late continued
37 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE Physical Symptoms of Stimulant Abuse: • Loss of appetite or weight loss • Memory loss and problems thinking clearly • External indications of mood or emotional problems (aggressive or violent behavior) • High body temperature and skin flushing • Anxiety and delusions • Dilated pupils • Sweating, shaking or tremors • Restlessness and hyperactivity • Paranoia or nervousness • Increased blood pressure, heart rate, or irregular heartbeat • Repetitive behaviors www.drugrehab.org WARNING SIGNS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE continued OPIOID-RELATED OVERDOSES AND DEATHS IN PEI • All overdose cases reported below involved mixed toxicology (i.e. one or more opioids combined with one or more non-opioid substances, such as alcohol). • All deaths reported below involved mixed toxicology (i.e. one or more opioids, plus one or more non-opioid substances). 1 Accidental/unintentional overdoses involving opioids does not include overdoses that occurred as a result of intentional self-inflicted harm. 2 Accidental/unintentional deaths involving opioids does not include deaths that occurred as a result of intentional self-inflicted harm; only closed (certified) cases are reported. 3 Surveillance by the Chief Public Health Office of toxicological cases presenting to PEI’s emergency departments began in May 2017. 4 Due to the length of time required for death investigations, accidental apparent opioid-related deaths are reported with a minimum 3-month lag. princeedwardisland.ca Published date: April 10, 2018 Time period January to March, 2018 4 not yet available4 103 14 2017 not available 5 2016 Number of accidental opioid-related overdoses in PEI1 Number of accidental apparent opioid-related deaths in PEI2
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 38 Signs of an Opioid Overdose Blue lips or nails Dizziness and confusion Can’t be woken up Choking, gurgling or snoring sounds Slow, week or no breathing Drowsiness or difficulty staying awake
39 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE Fentanyl is a powerful prescription painkiller about 100x more toxic than morphine. It is now being imported and sold illegally with tragic consequences. Fentanyl nicknames include: - Apache - China Girl - ChinaWhite - Dance Fever - Friend, Goodfella - Green beans - Jackpot - Murder 8 - Shady 80s -TNT -Tango and Cash. Overdose signs and symptoms: • Severe sleepiness • Slow, shallow breathing • Lips and nails turn blue • Person is unresponsive • Gurgling sounds or snoring • Cold and clammy skin • Tiny pupils WHAT IS FENTANYL? IF YOU SUSPECT AN OVERDOSE, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!!! FACTS: • Fentanyl has been mixed with other drugs such as heroin and cocaine. • It has been used in tablets made to look like prescription drugs. • Overdoses have occurred where individuals were not aware they were consuming fentanyl. • It is odourless and tasteless, and therefore hard to detect. • It is often found in powder, pill, liquid and blotter form. • 2 milligrams of pure fentanyl (the size of about 4 grains of salt) is enough to kill the average adult. • Unintentional exposure to pure fentanyl – touching or inhaling – can cause serious harm including death. • Fentanyl-related deaths have been increasing in Canada. www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE 40 • It came into widespread use in the mid-1990s with the introduction of the transdermal patch that releases the drug into the patient's bloodstream over two or three days. When the drug is processed in a clandestine lab with no quality controls, it is difficult to get the dosage right, making it potentially much more dangerous. • Chemical companies in China custom-design variants of pharmaceutical-grade fentanyl by tweaking a molecule ever so slightly. A few hundred micrograms – the weight of a single grain of salt – are enough to trigger heroin-like bliss. But the line between euphoria and fatal overdose is frighteningly thin: An amount the size of two grains of salt can kill a healthy adult. • In British Columbia and Alberta, the two hardest-hit provinces, fatal overdoses linked to fentanyl soared from 42 in 2012 to 418 in 2015. • Because illicit fentanyl is so potent, once it arrives here, the white crystalline powder gets diluted with powdered sugar, baby powder or antihistamines before it can be sold on the street and consumed. It is also mixed into other drugs, and sold as heroin or OxyContin. • The arrival of illicit fentanyl in Canada is a "game changer," says Benedikt Fischer, a senior scientist at Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. When Canada's opioid problem involved only the abuse of prescription drugs, he says, policymakers squandered an opportunity to address it. Now that many addicts are turning to a drug that is manufactured without government oversight – and in countries beyond our borders, to boot – it is nearly impossible to get a grip on the problem. "Even if we wanted to now suddenly take action, there's nothing we can do," he says. "We have no way of controlling thousands of illegal drug labs in China." • Unlike the massive infrastructure and cartels required to manufacture and transport heroin or cocaine, just about anyone can buy and sell fentanyl. Because it is so powerful, a little goes a long way. A kilogram ordered over the Internet – an amount equal in weight to a medium-sized cantaloupe – sells on the street in Calgary for $20-million, making it a drug dealer's dream. • Buyers are assured their packages won’t get seized at the Canadian border. To avoid the risk of detection, says a supplier from China, he conceals the purchase alongside urine test strips. Not that there is a need to worry: Canadian border guards cannot open packages weighing less than 30 grams without the consent of the recipient. • The supplier, who identified himself only as Alan, says he has two customers in Canada. He e-mails photos of fentanyl hidden inside silica-desiccant packets – the type normally used when shipping goods such as electronics – and a screen shot of a recent order from Canada, including a shipping address for a clothing store in British Columbia's picturesque Okanagan Valley. HOWCANADA GOTADDICTED TO FENTANYL Suppliers in China hide fentanyl in decoy packages before shipping the drug to Canada. Sometimes they conceal the drug alongside urine test strips. Fentanyl from China is sometimes hidden in silica desiccant packages. continued
41 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE HOW CANADA GOT ADDICTED TO FENTANYL continued • Demand for a replacement for OxyContin also gave rise to another problem – a counterfeit version of the drug laced with illicit fentanyl smuggled into Canada and processed for street sale in labs.The labs would typically dye their pills green to mimic the 80-milligram OxyContin pills favoured by opioid abusers, and sell them as "greenies" or "shady eighties." • In comparison to Europeans, North Americans rely heavily on pharmacological solutions to medical woes. In a culture whose citizens pop over-the-counter pills to treat every minor ailment, says Sgt. Darin Sheppard, of the RCMP's Federal Serious and Organized Crime Synthetic Drug Operations, many drug users view the "greenies" as deceptively harmless. • Police across Canada have shut down 20 fentanyl labs since that first major bust in April 2013, mostly operated by organized-crime groups, according to a Globe review. See Map below. • The Canada Border Services Agency, the first line of defence in preventing illicit goods from entering the country, is responsible for clearing international mail. In 2015, the agency made just under 11,000 illicit-drug seizures, half of which came through the postal system. • As long as Chinese officials do not crack down more aggressively on exporters, medical experts say the responsibility for change falls squarely on those in power at the end of the supply chain. • Even if new guidelines were introduced, there are still not enough resources, nationally, to treat addiction. More beds are needed for those going through withdrawal as well as treatment programs for people addicted to painkillers, especially for aboriginals and those living in remote areas. www.theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com Fentanyl pills are made to look similar to OxyContin pills.
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