The Ontario HIV and Substance Use Training Program (OHSUTP) is offering a free, two-part webinar series on Crystal Methamphetamine.
Follow the links above to register for each section. Choose only one time slot from each section. The sessions will be recorded.
Part 1 - Methamphetamine: The Basics
- Examine the history, pharmacology and effects of methamphetamine
- Discuss how meth is used, the associated injection and inhalation equipment and related best practices, and specifically cover “bowl pipes”, now available to harm reduction programs
- Explore basic harm and risk reduction strategies
REGISTER for Part 1
- Tuesday, July 10, 2018: 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT (Click to Register)
OR - Thursday, July 12, 2018: 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT (Click to Register)
Part 2 - Methamphetamine: Working with and supporting people who use
- Learn the signs of overdose and how to respond
- Examine the sometimes challenging behaviours associated with methamphetamine use and strategies for engaging with people
- Briefly look at the process and supports for people looking to change their use
- Learn from one another
REGISTER for Part 2
- Tuesday, July 17, 2018: 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT (Click to Register)
OR - Thursday, July 19, 2018: 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT (Click to Register)
These interactive webinars are intended for people working in harm reduction programs and will be particularly useful for Public Health nurses, staff of Needle Syringe Programs (NSPs), Harm Reduction Outreach Workers and Hepatitis C support teams.
Please e-mail ohsutp [at] ohsutp [dot] ca with questions.
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