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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PHO Rounds: The Digital Determinants of Health in the Canadian Landscape
In this PHO Rounds, Dr. Shaw will summarize recent work on the concept of the DDOH and elaborate on their relevance to the Canadian context.
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22 Jan 2026
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