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Opioid poisonings: shortfalls in treatment and new threats

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Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Canadian Emergency Departments

This chapter highlights the rising opioid overdose deaths in Canada, revealing a troubling statistic that 22 Canadians die daily. It discusses the challenges emergency physicians face in prescribing opioid agonist therapy like Suboxone, noting a minimal increase in its prescriptions despite the introduction of 2018 management guidelines. The chapter emphasizes the need for better training and systemic support to enhance the comfort and effectiveness of emergency doctors in treating patients with opioid use disorder.

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