Number of Older Adults Living with Opioid Use Disorder in Ontario More than Doubles over Eight Years, New Report Finds

Opioid use among Ontario seniors an ‘overlooked and evolving crisis’: study

The study showed the number of adults 55 and older seeking care doubled in eight years from about 7,100 in 2017 to more than 15,000 in 2025.

Number of older adults living with opioid use disorder in Ontario more than doubles over eight years, new report finds

The number of Ontarians aged 55 and older with health care interactions related to opioid use disorder (OUD) more than doubled between 2017 and 2025, according to a new report published by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN), based at St. Michael's Hospital.

Why older adults in Ontario are facing an 'overlooked and evolving' opioid crisis

A new study from researchers at Unity Health paints an alarming picture for people over 55.

Opioid addiction among older Ontarians more than doubled over past decade, study finds

Researchers warn the health care system is ill-equipped to meet the growing needs of an aging population struggling with addiction