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Change to Ontario's 'safer-supply' opioid prescriptions abruptly paused due to legal challenge

A controversial change to "safer-supply" opioid prescriptions in Ontario that would force recipients to take them in front of a pharmacist, rather than on their own schedule at home, has been abruptly paused due to a legal challenge. Critics said the proposal would drastically affect the lives of drug users while causing potential chaos at pharmacies.

Change to Ontario's 'safer-supply' opioid prescriptions abruptly paused due to legal challenge

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Packers RB Josh Jacobs had surgery to fix finger on Friday

Packers running back Josh Jacobs had surgery on his broken finger on Friday. He is expected to miss 2-3 weeks.

  • Packers RB Josh Jacobs had surgery on Friday for broken right ring finger.
  • He is projected to return in coming weeks but miss Sunday's Vikings game.
  • Packers will decide by Saturday if Jacobs goes on injured reserve.

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