The Opioid Crisis in Canada: A Deepening Quagmire Amid the Pandemic
The opioid crisis in Canada has deepened during the pandemic with a drastic increase in overdose deaths, highlighting the urgent need for action. The crisis has far-reaching socio-economic effects and requires a multi-dimensional approach to address effectively. Strategies such as the opioid class action and wider distribution of naloxone kits are being implemented to combat the crisis.