Lead author Shaleesa Ledlie discusses ODPRN's study on Opioid-related deaths across Canada:

'Although the finding that the early loss of life was increasing over time was expected, the magnitude of this burden across Canada surprised me'
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'There were a quarter of a million years of life lost in 2021 from opioid toxicity deaths,' says Dr. Tara Gomes, researcher at St. Michael's Hospital.

New research from ODPRN found that 25% of deaths in young Canadians were caused by opioids.
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'Think about the degree to which these accidental deaths, these preventable deaths, are shortening people’s lives' - Tara Gomes

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'We wanted to do this study to really try to summarize this impact across Canada' - Shaleesa Ledlie talks with CTV News about ODPRN's latest research on #opioid -related deaths across Canada.
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March data on #opioid -related deaths in #Ontario from the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) is now available on ODPRN's website.

🚨In March 2024, there were 296 reported suspect drug-related deaths in Ontario.

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British Columbia will now require all of its hospitals to provide a designated space for patients with substance-use disorders to consume drugs. theglobeandmail.com/canada/british…

Congratulations William Wynne for presenting his research at 'Health Studies Poster Day,' a platform where students showcase their academic endeavors and work practicum experiences!
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This study examined the sociodemographic characteristics, health histories, and circumstances of death for accidental substance-toxicity deaths among older adults in Canada.
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An overlooked aspects of the drug toxicity overdose crisis has been the emotional impacts of overdose on front-line harm reduction workers. Our new paper in International Journal of Drug Policy explores the devastating toll from overdose on the wellbeing of workers, and strategies to support them 🧵

NEW ODPRN study examines opioid toxicity deaths among #youth in #Ontario , prior to and during the 1st year of #COVID19 .
Findings show:
⬆️increase in deaths during the 1st year of COVID-19
❗️Fentanyl contributed to the vast majority of deaths
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Today, a new Our Healthbox launched in Peterborough! The machine, developed by St. Michael's Hospital's MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, dispenses free self-testing kits for HIV and COVID-19, naloxone kits, condoms and other harm reduction and sexual health supplies.
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A new study from researchers at St. Michael's Hospital's MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions published in The BMJ looks to better understand race's role in the toxic drug crisis. The study found distinct differences between racialized groups in Ontario. Tara Gomes sudbury.com/local-news/tor…

NEW ODPRN study looks at how alpha-1 antagonist exposure relates to the 30-day risk of hospitalization or death for non-hospitalized patients with #COVID19 .
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How does race impact the drug crisis in Ontario? New research by St. Michael's Hospital's MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions looks to answer that question. Tonya Campbell, researcher at ODPRN and one of the study's authors, talks about the findings with Toronto Star: thestar.com/news/canada/on…