Amidst the opioid crisis, Sudbury in Ontario sees a glimmer of hope with a decline in opioid-related deaths and ER visits. Efforts in education and harm reduction are making a difference.
The Lincoln-Grimsby Fire Department joins Ontario’s naloxone program to combat the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in Canada.
Canada’s seniors are facing a silent epidemic of opioid misuse, worsening their health and burdening the healthcare system. Immediate action is needed.
The opioid crisis among older Canadians is a pressing issue, with prescribed opioids contributing to an alarming increase in overdose deaths.
Hamilton’s paramedics are on the frontlines of the Canadian opioid crisis, witnessing its deep impacts and toll on a daily basis. The crisis is escalating, and immediate intervention is needed to save lives. Efforts are being made to combat the crisis, but more needs to be done through collaboration, distribution of naloxone, and comprehensive treatment strategies. A call to action is needed from civic and community leaders to support initiatives and implement fresh ideas to effectively address the crisis. The work to combat the opioid crisis is a shared responsibility that requires collective attention and action.
Halton Healthcare uses innovative measures to tackle Canada’s opioid crisis, including electronic medical records and naloxone for emergency workers.
The opioid crisis in Canada is continuing to surge, with a significant increase in 911 calls and emergency room visits, according to a study by McMaster University. Street drugs like Fentanyl are causing irreversible impacts on communities, necessitating comprehensive measures to address the crisis.
Kroger agrees to pay up to $1.4 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement, leaving implications for the Canadian opioid crisis.
Naloxone kits should include both nasal spray and injection options to combat the opioid crisis, according to an expert panel. #OpioidCrisis #NaloxoneKits
