Opioid Crisis Toronto

• Toronto Public Health warns of concerning symptoms caused by drugs sold as fentanyl or heroin

  Public health officials warn illicit drugs sold as fentanyl or heroin are causing severe anxiety, hallucinations, memory lapses, erratic behaviour, rapid heart rate and shortness of breath, quickly after use. 

  Health

  Jan 16, 2019
  
• Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all personal drug use

  Toronto's chief doctor is "calling on the federal government to take urgent action."

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2018
  
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• Toronto police begin rollout of naloxone kits amid opioid crisis

  In becoming equipped with the kits, Toronto police are joining firefighters and EMS personnel, along with some other police forces in Ontario.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2018
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• Toronto’s medical officer says opioid deaths have ‘doubled’ despite challenges in accurate data reporting

  Preliminary data from the coroner's office reported 82 opioid overdose deaths during the spring/summer of 2017 in Toronto.

  Health

  Jan 22, 2018