Quebec announces plan to combat addiction, prevent opioid overdoses

The government of Quebec will be spending $35 million annually to combat addiction in the province, Health Minister Gaétan Barrette and Public Health Minister Lucie Charlebois announced Wednesday.
The $35-million total represents funding for two initiatives: $23 million will be dedicated to preventing opioid overdoses, while the remainder will go to fighting addictions such as gambling and excessive internet usage.
A report accompanying the announcement says that while there is currently