2023 saw a record high of 629 toxic drug deaths in Calgary, primarily due to fentanyl (93%) and methamphetamine.
2023 saw a record high in toxic drug deaths in Calgary, with 629 deaths, mainly caused by fentanyl (93%) and methamphetamine. Men aged 25-49 were the majority of victims, and overdose deaths in public spaces rose to 36% in Q4, up from 22% in 2022. Alberta had 2,051 drug-poisoning deaths in 2023, with opioids (91%) and fentanyl (88%) being the primary culprits. Edmonton and Calgary accounted for 36% and 32% of overall deaths, respectively.
May 17, 2024
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