Opioids responsible for one in every four deaths among young adults: study

Article
by
Wallace, Kenyon (The Toronto Star)

Release Date

2024

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Findings/Key points

This news article discusses a study on the trends of opioid related deaths across Canada through the COVID-19 pandemic. Their main finding is that one in four of all deaths in the 20-39 age group was related to opioid toxicity. Therefore, it is necessary to support innovative approaches to the drug toxicity crisis like safer supply so that people have access to untainted drugs. 

Keywords

Harm reduction
Illegal drugs
Mortality
Overdose
Safer supply
SCS/OPS