Report
by
Gomes, Tara et al (ODPRN, Chief Coroner for Ontario, PHO, CDPE)
Release Date
2020
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
No
Objective
Examination of suspected opioid-related deaths in Ontario before and during the pandemic
Findings/Key points
The findings of this report broadly suggest a need for policies and programs designed to urgently address the increase in opioid mortality, such as to provide access to harm reduction services, a range of low-barrier opioid agonist treatment options, a safer supply of drugs, other health and social supports, and integration of these services into hotels used to house people during the pandemic.
Design/methods
Pre- and during-pandemic cohort comparison
Keywords
Overdose
Mortality
Evidence base
Safer supply
Advocacy
Social services
Poverty
Housing
Illegal drugs
Sex/Gender
