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By Jim Bronskill and Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2026 11:39 am 1 min read The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite a decrease in opioid-related deaths last year. Federal health officials say the national rate of toxicity deaths declined by 23 per cent in 2025 due to several factors, including naloxone distribution and changes to the drug supply.Officials also say opioid-related hospitalizations decreased by 12 per cent last year. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. They stress, however,…

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