Health Insight
opioids
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Opioid Poisoning Is Often Accidental — Have You Protected Yourself?
Canadians aged 65 plus have the highest rates of hospitalization due to accidental opioid poisoning. This is a problem that occurs too often.
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Publicly Available Opioid Overdose Kits Could Save Young Lives
As opioid use and overdose among Canada's youth rises, it's important for their peers to know about this freely-available kit to help prevent overdose.
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From Addiction to Advocate: Guy Felicella’s Story
After spending twenty years homeless and battling substance use addiction, “Toxic” shares Guy Felicella’s compelling story of how he overcame adversity to become the advocate he is today.
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BC Bears Brunt of Opioid Crisis, But With Limited Access to the Best Defense Against It
The opioid epidemic is a national emergency, and data shows that the rate of opioid poisoning hospitalizations in BC is the second highest in Canada.
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What Men Need to Know About the Opioid Crisis
The opioid epidemic touches every corner of Canada — and men in particular. Read about the one thing everyone can do to help their communities stay safe.
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Opioid Overdose: Age is No Safety Net
The highest rates of opioid poisoning hospitalizations in Canada are among people over 65 years old, and many are accidental.
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Addiction Care Guide Fights Opioid Crisis with Education
Education about Canada's opioid crisis, substance use disorder, and effective treatment is critical — and a new addiction care guide is here to help.