coroner has released a final report into the death of 16-year-old Elliot Eurchuk, endorsing inquest recommendations that there be better detection and care for young people struggling with substance use and mental health issues. In the report released Monday, presiding coroner Michael Egilson wrote a disturbing and detailed summary of Elliot's final years, drawing from evidence presented to the coroner's inquest in June 2019. Rachel Staples and Brock Eurchuk after the coroner's inquest into the death of their son, Elliot Eurchuk. Sports injuries led to opioid prescriptionsEgilson's report noted that Elliot loved rugby, soccer and boxing, but had a history of painful injuries. Inquest recommendations endorsedThe recommendations made by the jury at the June 2019 coroner's inquest were intended to prevent deaths similar to Elliot's.

Source: CBC News February 11, 2020 21:00 UTC