Responding to Canada’s overdose crisis

Learn about the overdose crisis and current drug supply, the Government of Canada’s actions and initiatives to address it, the Canadian drugs and substances strategy, data and research on opioids and other substances, and opioid-related resources.

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Canada's overdose crisis and the toxic illegal drug supply

Learn about the overdose crisis and the current toxic illegal drug supply

Federal actions on the overdose crisis

Recent actions we are taking to address the overdose crisis

Data, surveillance and research on opioids and other substances

Data to inform policy makers about opioids and other substance use and its impacts

Emergency Treatment Fund 2018

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 Opioids youth awareness program: book a virtual experience

Book a virtual experience to engage teens and young adults on the facts surrounding the overdose crisis, opioids, fentanyl, naloxone, and stigma

Opioid resources

Promoting awareness and prevention of opioid related harms with videos, factsheets and stories

Canadian drugs and substances strategy

Our approach to substance use related harms and the overdose crisis

Substance Use and Addictions Program

Federal contribution program to support and strengthen the response to substance use issues

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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