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Understanding Hamilton’s Opioid Crisis: Hidden Pandemic Revealed

The opioid crisis in Hamilton is a devastating and ongoing health crisis, with impacts on healthcare, public safety, and homelessness. Efforts are being made to address the crisis, including a class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and wholesalers, increased distribution of naloxone, and support from community organizations. However, more needs to be done to combat this crisis.

Escalation of the Canadian Opioid Crisis: The Alarming Truth About Edmonton

Edmonton’s opioid crisis is reaching an all-time high as Emergency Medical Services respond to an alarming number of opioid-related calls in the city. Alberta has also seen a drastic increase in opioid overdose deaths. The crisis is disproportionately impacting marginalized communities and has wide-ranging societal implications. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive interventions and reform to address the crisis.

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