Report finds half of 15- to 24-year-olds had opioid use disorder, meaning many were likely experimenting or using drugs recreationally before they died
TORONTO - Opioid-related deaths among teens and young adults in Ontario tripled from 2014 to 2021, while drug treatment rates significantly decreased, a new report shows.
Quadrupled ER Visits and Tripled Deaths A new study, being released today, presents alarming findings on opioid usage among the age group of 15 to 24 years. The study's lead, Tara Gomes, from the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network and Unity Health Toronto, characterizes the situation as a cause for concern. The research shows a