Overdose

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This powerful examination of the ongoing opioid health crisis in Canada reveals the devastating impact of Fentanyl, an opioid that has swiftly infiltrated public discourse. While the SARS epidemic in 2003 prompted a significant response after 44 deaths, the opioid crisis has claimed over 100 times that number between 2016 and 2017, yet the reaction has been inadequate. The victims of this crisis are often marginalized, but the reality is that they include a wide range of individuals—professionals, students, parents, and healthcare workers—who remain largely invisible despite the staggering death toll. Benjamin Perrin, a law and policy expert from Vancouver, shines a light on this urgent issue, challenging common assumptions about opioid users and the underlying factors driving the crisis. He addresses critical questions about Fentanyl's usage, its origins, and the reasons behind the inability to curb its spread. This urgent and humane exploration provides insights into one of the most pressing health crises of our time, urging Canadians to confront the complexities and realities of addiction and its far-reaching consequences.