“The Ongoing Opioid Crisis in Canada: Efforts Towards Resolution and the Impact on Communities”
The Canadian opioid crisis has devastating effects and efforts are being made to combat it, including a class-action lawsuit and the use of naloxone.
November 27, 2023
Navigating the Opioid Crisis in Canada: Calgary’s Innovative Response
Calgary is pioneering the development of non-addictive, non-opioid painkillers to combat the opioid crisis in Canada.
Addressing the Canadian Opioid Crisis: A Case of Community Agency
Community-led approaches are making a difference in addressing the Canadian opioid crisis, as seen in the case of a BC First Nation taking control of child and family services. Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected by the crisis. Naloxone, a life-saving drug, is being widely distributed to combat overdose. More community-led solutions are needed to effectively tackle the crisis.
The Canadian Opioid Crisis: Battling Unseen Foes
The ongoing opioid crisis in Canada is wreaking havoc on public health, social services, and the economy, causing unprecedented levels of overdoses and addictions.