OTTAWA - The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite a decrease in opioid-related deaths last year.
OTTAWA - The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite a decrease in opioid-related deaths last year.
Federal health officials say the national rate of toxicity deaths declined by 23 per cent in 2025 due to several factors, including naloxone distribution and changes to the drug supply.
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