Author: Lori

Highlights from the report

• The most up-to-date data shows that 523 people died from an apparent accidental opioid poisoning so far in 2018.
• On average, 2 individuals die every day in Alberta as a result of an apparent accidental opioid poisoning.
• In the most recent quarter, 158 people died from an apparent accidental fentanyl-related poisoning, compared to 167 people in the previous quarter.
• While fentanyl-related deaths continue to increase, the increase appears to have slowed, and concurrently, non-fentanyl opioid deaths have decreased significantly.
• While it is too early to know for sure, this suggests overdose deaths may be plateauing.

The full report can be viewed at:
https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/opioid-substances-misuse-report-2018-q3.pdf