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Opioid Reporting

Opioid Reporting

Update

An opioid alert is in effect due to the presence of nitazene, a highly potent synthetic opioid, in Halton Region. If you think someone is experiencing an overdose, call 911 immediately and give naloxone if possible. Read the opioid alert for more information.

Paramedic services calls

There were 89 calls for suspected opioid overdose responded to by Halton Region Paramedic Services from . This is higher than the 62 calls that occurred during the same period in , but lower than the 105 calls that occurred during this period in .

Emergency department visits

There were 45 visits by Halton residents to an emergency department in Ontario for a confirmed opioid overdose from . This is lower than the number of visits that occurred during this period in (57 visits) or (71 visits). However, data for  are preliminary and subject to underreporting.

Naloxone distribution and training

In , 218 naloxone doses were distributed through Halton Region Public Health and 9 clients received naloxone training from Halton Region Public Health or a community agency.

Opioid-related deaths

There were 19 confirmed opioid-related deaths known to the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario from . This is lower than the number that occurred during (28 deaths) or (30 deaths). Data for onwards are preliminary and subject to change.

Suspect drug-related deaths

There were 20 suspect drug-related deaths among Halton residents from . This is similar to the number that occurred during this period in (19 deaths) and (25 deaths). Data are preliminary and subject to change.

Halton compared to Ontario

Rate of emergency department visits

In 2024, the rate of emergency department visits for confirmed opioid overdose among residents of any age was 24.2 visits per 100,000 in Halton (compared to 29.1 during 2023) and 77.1 visits per 100,000 in Ontario (compared to 86.0 during 2023). From 2015 through 2024, the rate of opioid-related ED visits in Halton has been consistently lower compared to Ontario.

Rate of opioid-related deaths

In 2024, the rate of opioid-related deaths in Halton, among Halton or non-Halton residents of any age, was 4.3 deaths per 100,000 (compared to 4.7 during 2023). In Ontario during 2024, the rate was 13.8 deaths per 100,000 (compared to 16.9 during 2023). From 2015 through 2024, the rate of opioid-related deaths that occurred in Halton has been consistently lower compared to Ontario.

Data source: Substance Use and Harms Tool, Public Health Ontario. Includes preliminary death data for 2022 and 2023.

Opioid reports

Opioid reporting provides a monthly snapshot of opioid activity in Halton Region. The report summarizes various indicators of opioid activity for the given month, including paramedic services calls and emergency department visits.

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