Skyrocketing youth opioid deaths sound alarms in Ontario

New national figures show troubling rates of opioid poisoning, with deaths tripling for young people in Ontario from 2014 to 2021. Harm reduction workers are pushing governments to make addiction treatment more accessible. #Canada #PublicHealth #CBCNews Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: Connect with The National online: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | More from CBC News | The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters help you make sense of the world, wherever you are. The National was named Canada’s Best National Newscast by the Canadian Screen Awards and RTDNA Canada.