Fentanyl Video

 

As part of CAMH's ongoing Mental Health In The News video series, Dr. Peter Selby, Clinician Scientist in the Addictions Division and Director of Medical Education and Dr. Daniel Mueller, Head of the Pharmacogenetics Research Clinic, discuss the rise in fentanyl overdoses and how easier access to the anti-opioid drug Naloxone can help.

Key Messages

Clinical Practice Tips videos: Effective Tapering Strategies for Prescription Opioids

In this series of four videos for family physicians and other health care practitioners, Dr Peter Selby, Chief of the Addictions Division at CAMH, presents guidance on tapering opioids from the Canadian Guidelines for Safe and Effective Use of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain.

Clinical Considerations

Clinical Practice Tips videos: Effective Tapering Strategies for Prescription Opioids

In this series of four videos for family physicians and other health care practitioners, Dr Peter Selby, Chief of the Addictions Division at CAMH, presents guidance on tapering opioids from the Canadian Guidelines for Safe and Effective Use of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain.

Pain Management

A short five- minute video that describes new evidence based approaches for chronic pain management. It looks at chronic pain from a broad perspective including medical treatment, emotional wellbeing, diet and lifestyle changes, and physical activity.

Natural High

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.

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.

Main Reasons to Discontinue Opioids

Clinical Practice Tips videos: Effective Tapering Strategies for Prescription Opioids

In this series of four videos for family physicians and other health care practitioners, Dr Peter Selby, Chief of the Addictions Division at CAMH, presents guidance on tapering opioids from the Canadian Guidelines for Safe and Effective Use of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain.

Opioid Tapering Protocol

Clinical Practice Tips videos: Effective Tapering Strategies for Prescription Opioids

In this series of four videos for family physicians and other health care practitioners, Dr Peter Selby, Chief of the Addictions Division at CAMH, presents guidance on tapering opioids from the Canadian Guidelines for Safe and Effective Use of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain.

Eyes Wide Open

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!

 

Best Advice for People Taking Opioid Medication

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.

Methadone Destigmatization

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.