Available information from seven provinces and territories indicates the number of apparent stimulant toxicity deaths so far in 2022 (January – June) was high. Almost all (98%) of those deaths were accidental.
• Just under half (47%) of accidental apparent opioid toxicity deaths so far in 2022 (January – June) also involved a stimulant, reflecting the polysubstance nature of this crisis.
• Of the accidental apparent stimulant toxicity deaths so far in 2022 (January – June), 64% involved cocaine, while 51% involved methamphetamines.
• Of the accidental apparent stimulant toxicity deaths so far in 2022 (January – June), 83% involved an opioid.