Helping people who use substances during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is adding to the ongoing public health crisis related to high rates of opioid overdose and deaths, as well as acute substance use harms. These crises are made worse in communities where there is chronic overcrowding, including a shortage of housing or other shelters.

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Last Updated January 20, 2026, 00:32 (UTC)
Created January 16, 2026, 20:37 (UTC)
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description_fr The COVID-19 pandemic is adding to the ongoing public health crisis related to high rates of opioid overdose and deaths, as well as acute substance use harms. These crises are made worse in communities where there is chronic overcrowding, including a shortage of housing or other shelters.
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geographic_scope Canada
opening_level Donnée ouverte au grand public
sector health_and_safety
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source_url https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/helping-people-who-use-substances-covid-19.html
title_fr Helping people who use substances during the COVID-19 pandemic
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