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Alberta government data shows decrease in opioid deaths and overdoses—but some are dying more than others

For the unhoused and long-term addicts, the situation remains dire

Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

7 Feb 2025 • 6 min read

A person holds a black naloxone kit with a red cross on it.
Unhoused populations are still disproportionately impacted by opioid-related deaths, say advocates. (The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward)

Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Angela Amato is a Métis reporter based in Edmonton. Prior to joining the IJF, she worked as a general assignment reporter at the Regina Leader-Post and with the Canadian Press.

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