Using credible sources, the following statistics demonstrate the gravity of the opioid epidemic.
Fentanyl in Opioids
In the first three months of 2020, 1.6 individuals died everyday in Alberta as a result of an apparent accidental opioid poisoning.
Alberta Health, 2020
Opioid Deaths in Canada
The province of Alberta has markedly the third highest opioid-related deaths in the country.
Government of Canada, n.d.
Increased Frequency of Opioid Use
In 2018, 1 in 5 Canadians who used opioids for pain relief reported that they did so daily.
Government of Canada, 2018
Problematic Usage of Opioids
In 2018, the majority of Canadians who were prescribed opioids did not take their medication as directed.
Government of Canada, 2018.
References
Substance use surveillance data. Alberta.ca. (2020). Retrieved December 7, 2022, from https://www.alberta.ca/substance-use-surveillance-data.aspx
Government of Canada. Canada.ca. Retrieved December 7, 2022, from https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/opioids/data-surveillance-research.html
Opioids In Alberta
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