Webinar: Opioids across the lifespan: perinatal opioid use

Opioids are commonly prescribed pharmacological intervention used to treat physical pain, and Canada is now the second highest consumer of opioids in the world. While opioids may address physical and/or indirectly psychological pain for some people, they can also be dangerous (even when taken as prescribed), and can lead to problematic opioid use, overuse, dependence, overdose, or death. This 3-part webinar series will examine opioids across the lifespan starting with the early years (maternal/prenatal), transition aged youth and lastly, older adults.

Watch the webinar recording and download the presentation slides.

Webinar topics:

• Understand the risks and harms of opioid use and misuse for different populations.
• Understand treatment options for working with different populations.
• Explore case-based examples that illustrate the unique considerations of working with different populations.

Webinar presenters:

• Dr. Alice Ordean

Funding for this educational opportunity is provided by Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. This webinar series is co-hosted by the Opioid Resource Hub (PSSP/EENet) and the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.