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This week, along with @RCMPNS, & @pharmacyNS, we'll be sharing tips on how to keep your loved ones safe. You can dispose of old or unused prescription medications at a pharmacy near you. #KeepThemSafe

High-quality care involves a partnership between care providers and the person with opioid use disorder. #FactFriday @HQOntario

It is important that people with opioid use disorder be provided with nonjudgmental, culturally supportive care that extends beyond addressing their opioid use disorder. #FactFriday @HQOntario

Management of opioid use disorder should always include a mental health assessment and, if appropriate, treatment and referral for concurrent mental health disorders. #TipTuesday @HQOntario

Addiction treatment is more than a prescription. #FactFriday

Identify and manage patients who have problems with opioid use through the CEP's Opioid Use Disorder Tool. #TipTuesday @CEPhealth Access the tool: cep.health/clinical-produ…

For people with opioid use disorder and their care providers, a comprehensive assessment and care plan help to identify complications of opioid use and other physical, social, and mental health concerns. #TipTuesday @HQOntario

The misuse and abuse of prescription opioids are complex problems requiring a comprehensive and multifaceted approach. #FactFriday japha.org/article/S1544-…

People with OUD must have integrated and concurrent management of their physical health and addiction treatment needs, as well as their mental health and social well-being. #TipTuesday @CEPhealth cep.health/clinical-produ…

Community pharmacists are medication experts with valuable insights based on their long-standing relationship with patients, which makes them well-suited to assume leadership roles in medication management #FactFriday @WCHospital

Most individuals with opioid use disorder should be offered community-based, outpatient withdrawal management as opposed to rapid inpatient withdrawal management. #TipTuesday bccsu.ca

Ongoing support and continuing care is important to recovery for #substanceUse & #addiction. #FactFriday @CAMHnews

By choosing alternate language, you can help break down the negative stereotypes associated with substance use. #TipTuesday @CCSACanada

More than 15% of people with a substance use problem have a co-occurring mental illness #FactFriday @CAMHnews

People struggling with addiction deserve the same amount of care and compassion as those with any disease. #TipTuesday @CCSACanada

Social support has long been know to be an important factor in a variety recovery programs and treatment approaches #FactFriday @NIDAnews

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base about medications, including opioids, as well as treatment indications and contraindications. #TipTuesday @CMPAmembers

Controlled trials show buprenorphine treatment in primary care settings is safe and as effective as specialized. #FactFriday

In order to achieve a comprehensive overdose response goal, it is critical to assess and strengthen pathways to substance use services and supports. #FactFriday @CAMHnews

Buprenorphine has a low overdose risk (6x safer than methadone) #TipTuesday @NCBI_Clinical