Opioid Use
Apparent opioid-related overdose deaths in:
Canada:
- In 2016: 2861 deaths
- In 2017: 3961 deaths
- In 2018: 2066 deaths (up to June 30, 2018); estimate 4132 deaths
Alberta:
- In 2016: 553 deaths
- In 2017: 701 deaths
- In 2018: 746 deaths
- Edmonton:
- In 2016: 295 deaths
- In 2017: 107 deaths
- In 2018: 218 (up to Sept 30, 2018); estimate 291 total
- Calgary:
- In 2016: 213 deaths
- In 2017: 307 deaths
- In 2018: 337 (up to Sept 30, 2018); estimate 449 total
- Edmonton:
Opioid News
- CRISM releases Management of opioid use disorders: A national clinical practice guideline
- The OPTIMA trial is currently recruiting participants in the Calgary area
Links to Documents on Opioids
- Alberta Health Services Opioid Information – for health professionals
