Journal Articles
Trends in varying modes of drug use in opioid toxicity deaths in Ontario from 2017 to 2021
This study assessed patterns of mode of drug use over time among people who died of opioid toxicity in Ontario and characterized demographic and clinical characteristics of decedents, and the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
September 22, 2023
In February 2018, Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommended antenatal tetanus–diphtheria–acellular pertussis (Tdap) immunization in every pregnancy regardless of previous Tdap immunization history. This study examined the impact of the NACI recommendation on rates of infant pertussis in Ontario.
August 31, 2023
Slow-release oral morphine (SROM) is used to manage pain, and as opioid agonist treatment (OAT). This study evaluates the impact of several drug shortages that occurred for Kadian© (SROM-24) on people’s ability to remain on this medication.
July 8, 2023
This study characterizes the growing societal burden of unintentional opioid-related deaths in the US and examine patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic and across demographic subgroups of the population.
July 7, 2023
Public Reports and Tools
This report describes trends and circumstances surrounding fatal substance-related toxicities broadly in Ontario, combining data on deaths due to alcohol, stimulants, benzodiazepines, and opioids.
September 14, 2023
Ontario Opioid Indicator Tool Update
This interactive online tool provides public access to indicators of opioid use, opioid-related harms, access to treatment and harm reduction in the province and has been updated with annual 2022 data and monthly data up to June 2023.
August 31, 2023
Safer Opioid Supply: A rapid review of the evidence
This rapid review of qualitative and quantitative peer-reviewed and grey literature publications describes the clinical outcomes of SOS programs, as well as the perceptions of clients and providers involved in the provision of these programs.
July 13, 2023
Opioid toxicity and access to treatment among adolescents and young adults in Ontario
This report examines (i) trends in opioid toxicity and treatment for opioid use disorder; (ii) demographic characteristics and circumstances surrounding opioid toxicity deaths; and (iii) interactions with the healthcare system prior to opioid toxicity death among adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24 compared to individuals aged 25 to 44 years old.
June 27, 2023