

For over a decade, people across this country have been dying at an increasing rate from opioid overdose. A contaminated and toxic illicit drug supply is a major driver of the opioid overdose crisis — with fentanyl contributing to a majority of opioid-related deaths. This public health crisis has gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rates are even higher in communities with greater ethno-cultural diversity. RNAO continues to advocate for a harm reduction approach that respects basic human dignity and the rights of people who use substances.
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