Responding to Canada’s opioid overdose crisis
Canada is facing a national opioid overdose crisis that continues to have devastating impacts on communities and families. Working with all levels of government, partners, stakeholders and people with lived and living experience, we are taking action through a comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug policy.
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Federal actions on opioids to date
Recent actions we are taking to address the opioid crisis
Data, surveillance and research on opioids and other substances
Data to inform policy makers about opioid drug 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 youth awareness program: book a virtual tour
Book a virtual tour to engage teens and young adults on the facts about the opioid crisis and the harms of opioid use
Opioid resources
Promoting awareness and prevention of opioid-related harms with videos, factsheets and stories
Canadian drugs and substances strategy
A comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug policy
Substance Use and Addictions Program
Federal contribution program to support and strengthen the response to substance use issues
Wellness Together Canada Portal
Free resources and counselling for mental health and substance use
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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