Michael McPhie is a natural resources executive in British Columbia with over 25 years of experience working in the sector. The CEO of the Prize Mining Corporation, Michael McPhie also works as a consultant at Falkirk Environmental Consultants Ltd. Passionate about his home, he has focused his attention on the deadly effects of opioids in British Columbia.
As the opioid crisis continues to ravage the United States, Canada hasn’t been immune to its effects. In British Columbia, opioid-related deaths are growing at an alarming rate.
Among the effective broad-scale measures to help fight opioid abuse are partnerships with local authorities to help identify and respond to cases. Training first responders and other officials to identify overdose threats, reverse overdoses, and help people find effective treatment is paramount.
Moreover, consumer education is crucial. Helping people understand the dangers and risks of prescription opioids can have a significant effect in slowing the problem.
Establishing guidelines and promoting efforts to institute them effectively helps healthcare providers counsel patients as well. Care providers are the first line of defense, and need to be aware of when to prescribe and when not to.
As the opioid crisis continues to ravage the United States, Canada hasn’t been immune to its effects. In British Columbia, opioid-related deaths are growing at an alarming rate.
Among the effective broad-scale measures to help fight opioid abuse are partnerships with local authorities to help identify and respond to cases. Training first responders and other officials to identify overdose threats, reverse overdoses, and help people find effective treatment is paramount.
Moreover, consumer education is crucial. Helping people understand the dangers and risks of prescription opioids can have a significant effect in slowing the problem.
Establishing guidelines and promoting efforts to institute them effectively helps healthcare providers counsel patients as well. Care providers are the first line of defense, and need to be aware of when to prescribe and when not to.
