Alberta opioid data shows drop in deaths, overdoses—but some are dying more than others
Drug-poisoning deaths in Alberta have dropped nearly 40 per cent since 2023, according to data from the provincial government. But a deeper look is needed to understand the full picture, harm reduction advocates say. Angie Staines, the founder of 4B Harm Reduction Society in Edmonton, said there is a significant divide in the quality of the drug…