Majority of Montreal’s deadly drug overdoses happen at home

Despite common stereotypes, the current drug overdose crisis does not discriminate and is affecting all age groups and all classes of society. According to new data released by Montreal public health, 77 per cent of overdose deaths recorded in the last year happened at home. Harm reduction advocates say more needs to be done in order to curb the crisis. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

• More than 75 per cent of fatal drug overdoses in Montreal occurred at home, public health finds