A first in Canada, firefighters in Edmonton are joining the fight against opioid overdose by supporting immediate access to addiction treatment and supporting families.
Alberta’s government is the first in Canada to fully cover the cost of the injectable opioid treatment drug Sublocade. The treatment lasts in a person’s system for 30 days, providing stabilization, reduced craving and significantly enhanced protection against overdose.
Alberta’s government has funded more than 8,000 addiction treatment spaces annually, doubling the original commitment made in 2019 and firmly establishing Alberta as a national leader in treating addiction.
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