April 8, 2022

About the 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. We invite health care professionals, people with lived and living experience, family members, researchers, policymakers and educators to engage in a broad range of topics including transitions in care, lessons from COVID-19 and other major disruptions, the drug poisoning crisis, integration of care, safer supply initiatives, stigma and opioid use lessons from other countries around opioid use. The conference also provides a networking opportunity with others in the field of opioid use and treatment.  

Conference Agenda

Credits

• Continuing Professional Development at the University of Toronto has awarded this event with the following credits: 
• College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+ (1 credit/hour) Group Learning: 6.0 credits
• Royal College Maintenance of Certification Section 1: 6.0 hours

Cost

$100 - for discount considerations contact courses.help@camh.ca

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