2016-2023 toxic drug crisis in Canada leads to 600,000 overdose-related brain injuries.
The toxic drug crisis in Canada, the country's longest-standing public health emergency, has a hidden epidemic of brain injuries. Despite 42,494 deaths from toxic drugs between 2016-2023, the brain injury aspect is under-recognized. Researchers focus on the intersections of brain injury, mental health, and substance use, estimating 600,000 overdose-related brain injuries during the crisis.
June 16, 2024
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