Prescribing patterns, substance use disorder diagnoses, and access to treatment prior to substance-related toxicity deaths in Ontario: Stimulant, opioid, benzodiazepine, and alcohol-related deaths

Infographic
by
Ontario Drug Policy Research Network & Public Health Ontario

Release Date

2024

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English & French

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Findings/Key points

This report describes prior prescribing patterns, previous substance use diagnoses, non-fatal substance-related toxicities and access to treatment(s) prior to accidental substance-related toxicity deaths involving opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants and/or alcohol in Ontario between January 2018 and June 2022.

Français : https://odprn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Substance-Toxicity-Report-2…

Keywords

Mortality