Opioid crisis declared severe public health threat

Health Canada has declared the opioid crisis a severe public health threat. Dr. Sam Hickcox emphasizes the importance of widespread access to naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses. Since 2016, there have been 38,514 opioid-related deaths in Canada. Naloxone kits are available for free in various provinces and territories. They can be obtained from pharmacies, health centers, and community organizations. Training for administering naloxone is also widely available.