EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 12 MIN
How one community is cutting opioid deaths in half
from The Current
In Renfrew County, near Ottawa, opioid deaths were at an all time high in 2023. That prompted first responders, city officials and outreach workers to band together, to rethink how they were dealing with the crisis. Now, nearly a year into a community care model, opioid deaths have dropped by more than half, and fewer people are ending up in emergency departments. Here's how it works.
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
How one community is cutting opioid deaths in half
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.