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Opioids

Opioids are natural or synthetic substances used to reduce pain in clinical settings, but are also produced and consumed non-medically. Common opioids include oxycodone, hydromorphone and fentanyl. While they can be an effective part of pain management for some medically supervised patients, opioid-related harms such as addiction and overdose present a significant challenge for public health. This page contains documents and resources related to opioids.

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Report

This report is a descriptive cross-sectional study that analyzes trends and characteristics among individuals who died of an alcohol, stimulant, benzodiazepine, or opioid toxicity in Ontario.

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Published 14 Sep 2023

Data and Analysis

Learn about the Community Opioid/Overdose Capacity Building project (COM-CAP), a four-year project funded by Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addiction Program.

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Updated 19 July 2023

Infographic

A visual summary of key findings from the Report on Lives lost to opioid toxicity among Ontarians who worked in the construction industry.

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Published 27 July 2022

 

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PHO Webinar: Working with Neurodivergent Families: A Strength-based Approach

 In this session, presenters will provide a brief overview of more common neurodevelopmental profiles and discuss their clinical, research and quality improvement work with neurodivergent caregivers and children.

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Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

hpcdip@oahpp.ca

Updated 27 July 2022
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