Open AccessOpioids in Canada
Author(s) -
Vera Grywacheski,
Allison Sabad,
Lyubov Kushtova,
Michele Bender,
Nicole Rennie,
Ryan R. Cheng,
Krista Louie
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
healthcare quarterly
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.256
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 1710-2774
DOI - 10.12927/hcq.2019.25842
Subject(s) - opioid , opioid epidemic , medicine , opioid abuse , psychology , psychiatry , political science , receptor
The opioid crisis in Canada is a complex issue with devastating consequences for individuals, families and communities. Pan-Canadian data that provide a better understanding of the crisis are a high priority to help guide efforts for reducing opioid-related harms. The objective of this study is to summarize recent trends of opioid-related harms and opioid prescribing across Canada. Opioid-related harms examined in this study include opioid poisonings, opioid use disorders, adverse reactions to opioids and infants born with neonatal withdrawal symptoms. Data are reported at the pan-Canadian, provincial and community levels.