Opioid Crisis page
Introduction
Welcome! This page contains links to information and resources (e.g., news articles, tools, websites, etc.) related to opioid overdose prevention, treatment for opioid addiction, harm reduction programs, etc. Please scroll down to begin viewing the links. Thank you.

Governments’ response to the crisis
Impact of the crisis
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Canadian Institute for Health Information: Opioid related harms in Canada (web page | PDF report).
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Infographic: Opioid-Related Harms in Canada (English | French)
Resources on overdose prevention
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Toronto Public Health: 5 Messages for Reducing Risk of Opioid Overdose
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Toronto public health: Overdose resources
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Opioid overdose prevention and naloxone access working group
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Ontario harm reduction distribution program: information on naloxone
Resources on treatment of opioid use disorder
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CAMH: Making the Choice, Making It Work. Treatment for opioid addiction: client handbook
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Patients Helping Patients Understand Opioid Substitution Treatment
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Clinical tools to support opioid use disorder and overdose prevention
Other resources
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Ontario Drug Policy Research Network: Report: Behind the Prescription: A snapshot of opioid use across all Ontarians
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health: Opioid Evidence Bundle
Media articles
- Huffington Post (Canada): Opioid Crisis page
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Toronto police should carry naloxone, drug panel says (thestar.com; Aug 3rd)
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