Opioid Use, Misuse, and Dependency
Course Information
Opioids, both legal (e.g. oxycodone, hydrocodone) and illegal (e.g. heroin, illicitly manufactured synthetic opioids), are drugs that reduce the body`s perception of pain and can result in euphoria. Opioid use disorder is increasing at alarming rates for both men and women in North America. The focus of this course is on the Canadian context. Topics to be covered include pain and pain management, biological pathways to substance use disorders, social pathways to substance use disorders, myths and facts about opioids, overdose awareness and prevention (e.g. naloxone administration, changing response to crisis and community access to naloxone and its implications), concurrent mental health disorders, public health impacts, treatment options, and harm reduction.
Intake S24 SEM
Start Date May 14 / 2024
End Date Aug 20 / 2024
Prerequisite(s):
n/a
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
Yes
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
SA-OEL8009
Host college code:
SA-OEL8009
How to register
You can register in-person, by phone, fax or mail. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not SA-ENL001). For details visit http://www.saultcollege.ca/ContinuingEducation/index.asp.
Contact
David Barratt
Phone : (705) 759-2554 ext. 2612
Email : ontariolearn@saultcollege.ca
443 Northern AvenueSault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 4J3
Phone : (705) 759-2554
Toll Free : 1-800-461-2260
Fax : (705) 759-7984