October 18, 2023

The Canadian Opioid Crisis: Rising Threat Among Homeless in Ontario

The Canadian opioid crisis has hit the homeless population in Ontario particularly hard, with a 330% increase in overdose deaths from 2006 to 2013. The crisis in Hamilton has had devastating effects on marginalized communities, leading to increased crime rates. Efforts to combat the crisis include the Canadian Opioid Abatement Class Action and initiatives to increase access to Naloxone and improve treatment and rehabilitation options. Comprehensive, well-coordinated responses are urgently needed to address this escalating problem.

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