Arrest of Drug Cartel Leader: Impact on the Opioid Crisis
“El Mayo” Zambada, a top leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, was arrested by US authorities, impacting the global fight against 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).
“El Mayo” Zambada, a top leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, was arrested by US authorities, impacting the global fight against the opioid crisis.
The opioid crisis in Canada, marked by rising crime and homelessness, demands urgent action through initiatives like the opioid class action lawsuit and naloxone distribution.
The opioid crisis in Greater Toronto Area is worsening, impacting real estate investors and marginalized communities alike.
The Rockland drug bust sheds light on the relentless challenge posed by the Canadian opioid crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.
The opioid crisis in Canada, exacerbated by partisan politics, poses challenges beyond addiction treatment and prevention, impacting crime, homelessness, and public health.
Canada grapples with the opioid crisis as safe supply initiatives face diversion issues, escalating crime rates, and societal impacts.
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