Responding to Canada’s overdose crisis
Learn about the overdose crisis and current drug supply, the Government of Canada’s actions and initiatives to address it, the Canadian drugs and substances strategy, data and research on opioids and other substances, and opioid-related resources.
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Canada's overdose crisis and the toxic illegal drug supply
Learn about the overdose crisis and the current toxic illegal drug supply
Federal actions on the overdose crisis
Recent actions we are taking to address the overdose crisis
Data, surveillance and research on opioids and other substances
Data to inform policy makers about opioids and other substance use and its impacts
Emergency Treatment Fund
One-time funding for provinces and territories to improve access to evidence-based treatment services
Supervised consumption sites
How to apply to run a site, list of authorized sites, and where to find services in your area
Know More Opioids youth awareness program: book a virtual experience
Book a virtual experience to engage teens and young adults on the facts surrounding the overdose crisis, opioids, fentanyl, naloxone, and stigma
Opioid resources
Promoting awareness and prevention of opioid related harms with videos, factsheets and stories
Canadian drugs and substances strategy
Our approach to substance use related harms and the overdose crisis
Substance Use and Addictions Program
Federal contribution program to support and strengthen the response to substance use issues
Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
The Act helps encourages people to save a life during an overdose situation
Restricting the marketing and advertising of opioid medications
Information on our actions to restrict the marketing and advertising of opioid medications for healthcare professionals
Safer supply
Information on safer supply services and how we are taking action to expand access
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