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The Overdose Crisis: Spotlight on Opioids, Sedatives & Stimulants Events

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The ongoing overdose crisis in Canada has claimed the lives of over 50,000 people since 2016. Parents and professionals working with youth need to know how to protect not only themselves, but also young people who are using or considering using opioids, stimulants or sedatives for any purpose.

Join us as we explore:

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Join the gathering to protest the Ontario government’s chop of half of the –Supervised Drug Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) in Ontario Forum topic

In the name of good for the community the Ontario government chopped half of the province’s–Supervised Drug Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS).

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Video: Safe Supply - Not A Radical Idea Forum topic

Sharing a recent video from Moms Stop The Harm: 

https://youtu.be/HgSdogBqXGs?si=SJ9KSSwCjGiBjNE_ 

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User profile image Vincent -

Opioid Use in Primary Care Conference 2024 Events

Save the date – May 24, 2024

Opioid Use in Primary Care - Virtual Annual Conference

Designed for anyone involved in the care and support of people who use opioids, this one-day event will provide the opportunity to learn about and discuss topics related to opioid use practices, policies, treatments and harm reduction.

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Panel Discussion: Youth and Technology, Parents and Boundaries Events

Join our Online Educational Series!

As technology advances, creating healthy digital boundaries is essential for online safety, and at times, parents/caregivers may find themselves challenged to get youth to buy in. Our expert panellists will share insights on how we can navigate technology, discuss potential gaming risks (i.e. gambling incorporated into video games), and provide safeguards and coping strategies for setting a healthy foundation for gaming, social media and technology use.

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Experience Exchange: Hospital-based supervised consumption services at Health Sciences North with Adele Bodson Forum topic

Adele Bodson is the Interim Quality and Education Lead for Addiction Services at Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury, Ontario. As of May 2023, HSN has been putting together an application for a supervised consumption site.

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Experience Exchange: Hospital-based supervised consumption services at St. Paul’s Hospital with Liz Dogherty Forum topic

Elizabeth (Liz) Dogherty is the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Substance Use in the Urban Health Program at Providence Health Care, in Vancouver, B.C.. St.

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Experience Exchange: Hospital-based supervised consumption service at Casey House with Casey Schapel Forum topic

Casey Schapel is the harm reduction lead for Casey House, a specialty hospital in Toronto, Ontario, that provides ground-breaking care to people living with and at risk of HIV.

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Experience Exchange: Hospital-based supervised consumption service at the Royal Alexandra Hospital with Janet Butler Forum topic

Janet Butler is one of the Clinical Nurse Educators with the Royal Alexandra Hospital ARCH Program in Edmonton, Alberta. Janet shares her experience and reflections working in the hospital’s supervised consumption service.

READ HERE.

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