Alberta opioid deaths hit record highs, Red Deer behind only Lethbridge for death rate
Deaths from opioids in Alberta are hitting new and tragic heights, according to new data released Tuesday on the Alberta substance use surveillance system.
There were 179 across Alberta in April alone, higher than any month previous. There were 175 in December 2021.
The 179 is part of a disturbing trend, which saw numbers rise month to month for the entire first third of this year, which is the extent to which data is available right now.
There were 115 opioid deaths in January, 151 in February and 168 in March.