Addressing the Canadian Opioid Crisis: Christmas Comfort Initiative & Naloxone Support
“Sudbury’s Christmas Comfort Initiative provides Naloxone kits and comfort gifts, offering support in the ongoing Canadian opioid crisis.”
Napoli Shkolnik Canada has a proven record of representing municipal governments in the opioid litigation. Our U.S. affiliate has recovered billions of dollars for states, counties and municipalities.
Napoli Shkolnik Canada has filed a class action on behalf of Canadian municipalities to fund the abatement of the opioid crisis.
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Opioids claimed 34,455 deaths between January 2016 and September 2022.
According to the Canadian government’s Health Infobase, between January 2019 and September 2021, Canada experienced an average of 20 deaths per day related to opioid toxicity, with a peak of 21 deaths per day in 2021.
In 2017, enough oral solid opioids were prescribed to provide every Canadian with the equivalent of over 1 mg of morphine per day.
Drug overdoses accounted for approximately 17% of all deaths among Canadians aged 30 to 39 in 2019, and 13% of deaths among those aged 40 to 49.
There were more than 28,000 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responses to suspected opioid-related overdoses in 2022 (January – September).
“Sudbury’s Christmas Comfort Initiative provides Naloxone kits and comfort gifts, offering support in the ongoing Canadian opioid crisis.”
The opioid crisis in Nova Scotia is a pervasive epidemic, impacting individuals from all backgrounds. Despite efforts like naloxone distribution, more comprehensive strategies are needed to combat this devastating issue.
The Canadian opioid crisis reveals a grim nexus between opioids, homelessness, crime, and the holiday season, impacting communities across Ontario and beyond.
“RCMP’s recent operation sheds light on the opioid crisis, emphasizing the need for a multi-faceted approach involving law enforcement, healthcare, and community support.”
“Tackling the Canadian opioid crisis through sports and community inclusion highlights the power of unity in combating addiction and fostering connection.”
Northern Ontario leads the fight against the Canadian opioid crisis with initiatives like naloxone distribution and harm reduction programs.
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