Our Substance Use Fact Sheets contain a compilation of trustworthy sources to support learning about substance use and self-help. Click on a blue hyperlink below to open that Fact Sheet.
Overdose Prevention / Harm ReductionInvolves a range of support services and strategies to prevent fatal and non-fatal overdoses and empower and support people to be safer and healthier.
Opioid Agonist TreatmentOpioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) is the recommended treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). OAT involves an opioid agonist medication prescribed and monitored by a health care provider. The primary medications used are Suboxone and Methadone.
Peer Education and TrainingIf you are a Peer who is seeking to further your skills and knowledge and strengthen your role in offering supports to others, these Peer training options may support you in your work.
Addressing StigmaStigma is negative attitudes and beliefs about group of people due to their circumstances in life. This fact sheet is a compilation of trustworthy resources to support your learning about the impact of stigma
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