Original research
by
Konefal, Sarah et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Current evidence suggests that the non-medical use of synthetic opioids, stimulants and patterns of polysubstance use are major factors contributing to the increase in drug poisoning deaths in Canada.
Findings/Key points
Increased co-use of stimulants with opioids is a key factor contributing to the epidemic of opioid deaths in Canada.
Design/methods
Data drawn from the Canadian Vital Statistics Death Database.
Keywords
Mortality
About PWUD
Stimulants
