Opioids Crisis

The Ongoing Opioid Crisis in Canada: A Look at Maskwacis, Alberta

The ongoing opioid crisis in Maskwacis, Alberta highlights the disproportionately high death rate and challenges in accessing Naloxone kits, prompting a push for an opioid class action. The community is implementing community-focused initiatives but acknowledges the need for broader policy changes and collective action to combat opioid addiction across Canada.

The Ongoing Impact of Canada’s Opioid Crisis: Key Points from “The Sunday Seven”

# The Key Points of the Article “The Sunday Seven”

– Alarming rise in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Canada.
– Courts considering class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.
– Opioid crisis linked to increase in homelessness and crime.
– Naloxone kits used as primary intervention strategy.
– Opioid crisis takes emotional toll on families.
– Maintaining dialogue and taking decisive actions are crucial.

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