“Ontario Legislature’s Response to Ongoing Opioid Crisis: Urgency and Implications”
The Ontario Legislature returns amidst a pressing opioid crisis, demanding urgent attention and strategic intervention to combat the escalating fatalities.
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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).
The Ontario Legislature returns amidst a pressing opioid crisis, demanding urgent attention and strategic intervention to combat the escalating fatalities.
Unraveling the Canadian opioid crisis reveals intertwined roots in crime, homelessness, and devastating social impact, challenging intervention efforts.
The Canadian opioid crisis hits hardest on the homeless community, leading to increased addiction, deaths, and crime rates. Naloxone distribution serves as a lifeline, but a collective effort is crucial for a lasting solution.
The opioid crisis devastates Ontario, leading to protests, legal battles, increased deaths, homelessness, and crime rates. #opioidcrisis #Ontario
The opioid crisis in Canada ravages lives, prompting Ontario to appoint Dr. Jane Philpott to lead its primary care team in combating the crisis.
The opioid crisis in Ontario is a multifaceted challenge impacting public health, crime rates, homelessness, and societal wellbeing.
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