Alberta Drug Deaths Drop
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Drug-poisoning deaths in Alberta have dropped nearly 40 per cent since 2023 , government data shows.
Fentanyl remains the most deadly substance on the market.
Drug testing can be one tool to help prevent overdoses or deaths due to drug toxicity.
Alberta has never paid for drug testing kits, and community-led organizations have to pay out of pocket.
Health Canada has said it’s normal to see dips in statistics, which could be attributed to fluctuations in the drug supply.
Edmonton is still a hotspot for high mortality rates, with homeless populations disproportionately affected.
Homeless people in Edmonton and Calgary are at potentially 200 to 1,000 times higher risk of death from drug poisoning than housed people.
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