Naloxone: What to know about the overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada
Since 2016, Health Canada has recorded 38,514 opioid-related overdose deaths
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Since 2016, Health Canada has recorded 38,514 opioid-related overdose deaths
Since 2016, Health Canada has recorded 38,514 opioid-related overdose deaths
Health Canada has called the opioid crisis one of the most serious public health threats in recent history, and an addictions specialist says everyone can play a part in helping reduce the death toll. All it takes is access to naloxone, a life-saving medication that temporarily reverses an opioid overdose.
Since 2016, Health Canada has recorded 38,514 opioid-related overdose deaths
Since 2016, Health Canada has recorded 38,514 opioid-related overdose deaths