The opioid crisis in Canadian First Nations communities has dire effects on health, culture, and future generations. More culturally-sensitive interventions are needed.
The Canadian opioid crisis has had devastating effects, contributing to homelessness, rising crime rates, and straining the healthcare system. A lawsuit reveals hypocrisy in British Columbia’s handling of the crisis while the use of naloxone provides some hope. A comprehensive approach is needed to address the root causes and rectify past policy mistakes.
PursueCare, a telehealth provider, has secured $20 million in funding and acquired addiction treatment apps to address Canada’s opioid crisis.
The opioid crisis in Canada requires a multifaceted approach, such as uOttawa’s Campus Naloxone Program, to address health, economic, and social impacts.
