25 novembre 2016
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( Disponible en anglais seulement )
The Lawyers Weekly
Opioid misuse and abuse is a serious societal problem and public health threat. Globally, Canada is second only to the United States in per capita consumption of prescription opioids; painkillers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl and morphine. This has led to a significant increase in opioid-related deaths and a critical need for addiction treatment services across the country.