The opioid crisis in Canada is staggering, with over 14,700 deaths reported between 2016 and 2020. Efforts to combat the crisis are underway, but more comprehensive steps are needed to address the root causes.
Understanding the Faces behind Canada’s Opioid Crisis: a multi-layered crisis with intertwined issues of homelessness, crime, and health disparities.
A new chapter has emerged in Canada’s battle against the opioid crisis, with a focus on the role of Aboriginal communities in tackling the issue.
The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation has declared a state of emergency over the growing opioid crisis in Ottawa. More support is needed.
The Canadian opioid crisis is impacting First Nations communities, with higher rates of opioid poisonings, homelessness, and crime. Efforts are being made, including the distribution of naloxone and an opioid class action lawsuit. First Nations communities have made the decision to forge their own legal path. A comprehensive and targeted approach is needed to address the underlying social issues and provide support. It is crucial for Canadians to come together to help tackle this crisis.
Newly elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Cindy Woodhouse, aims to combat the opioid crisis through advocacy and legal action.
The Canadian opioid crisis is disproportionately affecting First Nations communities, requiring urgent attention and action.
Yukon’s Indigenous community showcases a community-centered approach to tackling the opioid crisis through a new Indigenous-led detox and substance use treatment center.
The opioid crisis in Canada is disproportionately affecting First Nations communities, with a death rate five times higher than the non-Indigenous population. Solutions being pursued include a class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and the distribution of naloxone. The fight against the crisis is ongoing, with a need for a combination of legal, medical, and community-based strategies.
Canada’s opioid crisis has led to rising overdose deaths and homelessness. Efforts like the opioid class action and naloxone distribution offer hope.
