Dr. Tara Gomes, St. Michael's Hospital (IMAGE) St. Michael's Hospital Caption "Despite the amount of attention that has been placed on this public health issue, we are increasingly seeing the devastating impact that early loss of life from opioids is having across the United States," said Dr. Tara Gomes, a scientist in the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's. Credit St. Michael's Hospital Usage Restrictions Please credit St. Michael's Hospital License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.