18 dead from overdoses in July as first responders combat 'new normal'

Vancouver police reported 18 probable overdose deaths in the month of July, a decrease from the 26 reported in June, but the opioid crisis shows little sign of slowing down.
Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service reported 568 calls in response to overdoses, a number that, while “extremely high,” according to the city, is similar to the number reported for June. 
Monthly overdose calls recorded by Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services.
“The volume of calls for first responders is c