Older adults with opioid use disorder in Ontario more than double from 2017 to 2025

Older adults with opioid use disorder in Ontario more than double from 2017 to 2025

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A new report from the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network at St. Michael's Hospital reveals that the number of Ontarians aged 55 and older with health care interactions related to opioid use disorder more than doubled between 2017 and 2025. This increase highlights a growing public health concern among older adults in Ontario.

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