Toronto’s top doctor is calling the opioid overdose crisis a drug toxicity epidemic and is pushing for an empathetic health response as officials release preliminary annual data on the city’s overdose deaths.

Toronto Public Health says the data released Wednesday shows 523 opioid toxicity deaths were reported last year, up slightly over the year before but down from 2021’s peak of 591.

Preliminary details for 426 of the deaths ruled accidental show about half of those people lived in a private dwelling{ai:summary}<p>Toronto's opioid crisis worsens, with 523 deaths reported last year. Top doctor urges compassionate health approach. #health</p>

'Devastating': 523 opioid overdose deaths reported in Toronto last year, TPH says

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