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MMT Infographic   About Percs, Oxys, and other Pain Pills   

                        Quick facts about Methadone                          A brief overiew about the types of                                        An infographic about the 
                            Maintenance Treatment                            drugs, their uses, and help resources                                          dangers of fentanyl
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Fact Sheets

    Here's what you need to know.

     Fact sheets for people who are currently using opioids.

Fact Sheet: Getting HelpFact Sheet: Pregnancy and opioidsFact Sheet: Preventing OverdoseFact Sheet: Using Safely

 

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Easy to Read Pamphlets

 

Do You Know Heroin     Do You Know Prescription OpioidsDo You Know Methadone

Easy to read pamphlets with information about heroin, prescription opioids, and methadone
 

Webinars

Overdose Monitoring And Response For Ontario. Presented by Jeff Beeson, Karin Hohenadel and Michael Parkinson. Hosted by the Provincial System Support Program at CAMH. Recording | Slides

 

Opioids 101: An Introduction to Opioid Use, Misuse, Treatment, and Overdose Prevention. Presented by Lori Naylor and Lisa Gillespie in partnership with the Registered Nurses Association with Ontario. Recording | Slides

 

Older Adults and Opioid Replacement Therapy within Clinical and Community Settings.  Presented by Lori Naylor and Gordon Seaman. Opioid Resource Hub (ORH) Initiative in collaboration with Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO).   Recording |Slides

First Nations and aboriginal Youth and Substance Use.  Presented by Mae Katt, Nurse Practitioner Thunder Bay Ontario.     Recording | Slides

Social Determinants of Health, Addictions and Opioids.  Presented by Suzanne Witt-Foley.    Recording | Slides

Issues in Opioid Overdose Prevention.  Presented by Wendy Wood and Betty-Lou Kristy.   Recording | Slides

Stigma and MMT. Presented by Lori Naylor, RSW (Breakaway Satellite Opioid Resource Hub (ORH) Addiction Treatment Program). Recording | Slides

Opioid Basics.  Presented by Lori Naylor, RSW (Breakaway Satellite Opioid Resource Hub (ORH) Addiction Treatment Program). Recording | Slides

 

MMT Client Handbook

A comprehensive resource that provides all of the information 
needed regarding Opioid Agonist Therapy in an easy-to-read booklet.

Video. Best Advice for People Taking Opioid Medication

 

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This educational video is for anyone considering or currently taking pain medication. What is the role of opioids in chronic pain? What are the downsides and benefits of opioids? What are some of the things to keep in mind while taking opioids? Dr. Mike Evans reiterates the importance of discussing these and other concerns with your physician.

Video. Methadone Destigmatization

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This short documentary offers a window into the medically supervised methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) program. What is MMT? Is it a safe treatment alternative? How do MMT clients access this treatment? The collective voices of physicians, counsellors and clients in this video demystify methadone.

 

Video. Prescription for Addiction

 

Prescription for Addiction (short version) is a compelling documentary that examines the growing problem of dependence and addiction to opioid pain medications. This 39-minute version includes insights from doctors and health professionals.

Methadone Brochure

Straight Talk: Methadone

This brief, easy-to-read brochure offer factual information and guidance to help people to:
-understand and consider the risks of using
-know the signs of an overdose
-know what it means to be "hooked"
-know where they can get information about getting help.
 

Video. Eyes Wide Open

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This brief documentary highlights the need of awareness and education around opioid overdose prevention, and importance of naloxone in reversing life-threatening effects of overdose. Naloxone can save a life!

Video. Natural High

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This is a one-minute public service announcement to address the harmful use of prescription opioids among First Nations youth and promote a powerful positive message of overcoming addiction. Chiefs of Ontario and the Ontario Young Peoples Council teamed up with CAMH to produce this short video.