The Escalating Opioid Crisis in Ontario, Canada: A Double-Edged Health Battle

The opioid crisis in Ontario, Canada has surged and nearly doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 79% increase in overdose deaths in 2021 compared to the previous year. This crisis has had impacts on healthcare, homelessness, crime, and mental health, and efforts to combat it include naloxone distribution, a class action lawsuit, increased funding, and public education. However, more resources and a comprehensive understanding of the underlying causes are needed for effective action.

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