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Opioids

Opioids are natural or synthetic substances used to reduce pain in clinical settings, but are also produced and consumed non-medically. Common opioids include oxycodone, hydromorphone and fentanyl. While they can be an effective part of pain management for some medically supervised patients, opioid-related harms such as addiction and overdose present a significant challenge for public health. This page contains documents and resources related to opioids.

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Data and Analysis

Learn about the Community Opioid/Overdose Capacity Building project (COM-CAP), a four-year project funded by Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addiction Program.

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Updated 17 April 2023

Report

This report describes the characteristics of opioid toxicity deaths among Ontarians who worked in the construction industry, in comparison with individuals with no employment history in construction.

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Published 27 July 2022

Infographic

A visual summary of key findings from the Report on Lives lost to opioid toxicity among Ontarians who worked in the construction industry.

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Published 27 July 2022

 

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Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

hpcdip@oahpp.ca

Updated 27 July 2022
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