ED Visits — Substance Use (Alberta)

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ED Visits — Substance Use | Alberta (2016–2025)

Emergency department visits related to substance use since 2016 — trends by substance and location, with seasonal patterns and peaks in demand.

Tech Stack: Power BI SQL/ETL Oracle

Focus: ED Demand Substance Types Seasonality

ED Visits — Substance Use

Data Updated On Oct, 2025

Context: Track ED visit volumes linked to substance use, compare “Any Substance” with individual categories (opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, benzodiazepines), and slice by location (Calgary / Central / Edmonton / North / South).

📌 Interpretation Tips

Look for seasonal peaks (e.g., winter surges) and policy-related turning points in ED demand.
Use the Location slicer to compare regions and see which areas experience the highest pressure.
Compare “Any Substance” with individual categories to understand which substances drive most visits.

Notes & Methods

Scope: ED visits associated with substance use in Alberta, 2016–2025, broken down by substance and location.
Data pipeline: Public health encounter data → SQL/ETL cleaning & harmonization → Power BI time-series visualization with filters.
Design principles: Consistent colour scales, clear axes, concise labels, and accessible tooltips for readability.

Data refreshed: Oct 10, 2025 · Page updated: Oct 16, 2025