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UBC lab develops new, portable drug-checking device ahead of limited decriminalization
The Hein Lab is working on new technology they say can identify drug concentrations under five per cent, which is often the case for opioids. The device comes as the province is set to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs.
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It took months for a doctor to take my symptoms seriously
After months of vocalizing her health concerns, Negin Nia’s symptoms were finally taken seriously and she had open-heart surgery. It opened her eyes to the challenges women face in the health-care system.