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Jul 13, 2023 · The majority of opioid overdose deaths in Canada — as much as two-thirds in some provinces — are now caused by smoking drugs, but government red tape is slowing efforts to save lives.
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- Jonathon Gatehouse
Mar 25, 2024 · However, most of the overdose deaths in Canada involve opioids produced illegally, and consuming illegal drugs can carry significant risks. The overdose crisis is a complex public health issue that has significant impacts on people who use drugs and their loved ones.
Apr 15, 2024 · We found significant increases in the burden of opioid-related deaths between Jan. 1, 2019, and Dec. 31, 2021, with more than 250 000 years of life lost in 2021 alone, representing 1 in every 31 deaths among people younger than 85 years.
Apr 15, 2024 · Premature deaths related to opioids doubled between 2019 and 2021 across Canada, with more than 1 in 4 deaths among young adults aged 20–39 years attributable to opioids, new research suggests.
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- Camille Bains
Aug 29, 2023 · Another 198 British Columbians died from toxic drugs in July, according to data released Tuesday by the B.C. Coroners Service, bringing the death toll in the first seven months of the year to...
Nov 17, 2021 · More than 100,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States during the 12-month period ending April 2021, according to provisional data published Wednesday by the US Centers for...
Mar 14, 2022 · More than 24,000 people have died from opioid toxicity in Canada over the last five years. CTVNews.ca takes an in-depth look at our opioid crisis, with an analysis on the data and a focus on ...
