The rise in harms associated with opioids is an issue of increasing public health importance in Canada. This report presents data on pan-Canadian hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits due to opioid poisoning, a costly and largely preventable harm.

Published By: Canadian Institute for Health Information, Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

Publication Date: 2016

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