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National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic
(theflatlander.ca)
In addition to deaths, there were 5,514 hospitalizations; 36,266 ambulance responses and 24,587 emergency department visits due to suspected opioid-related drug toxicity across Canada in 2024, the report said.
I don't know how much money it will take to "fix" this problem, but I'm sure as shit convinced that it's less than the cost of managing all that!