Opioid

IOTOD 2020 Virtual Conference

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London

Virtual Summit 2020
Date: 24th and 25th September 2020

The Improving Outcomes in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (IOTOD) team are delighted to announce that IOTOD 2020 is going virtual. In light of ongoing restrictions to travel and public gatherings and our commitment to the safety of our delegates, exhibitors and staff, this year’s conference will be delivered online.

How to Identify and Respond to an Opioid Overdose

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Online Event

This training session will provide information on how to identify and respond to an opioid overdose, as well as how to administer Nyxoid Naloxone nasal spray in the event of overdose.

How You Can Help Prevent an Opioid Related Death

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
New resource on how to help prevent an opioid related death. Learn about an overdose including the symptoms, how to respond, information on naloxone, tips on preventing an overdose, and resources for seeking help. Download and share now.

The Cost of Opioid Use to Australia

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A recent study, published by the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University in Perth, has estimated that the illegal use of heroin and the misuse of pharmaceutical opioids is costing Australia around $15.7 billion and...

Free Webinar: Opioid Agonist Treatment for Pharmaceutical Opioid Dependence

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Webinar

Turning Point will be offering a free webinar Tuesday 3rd March 2020 at 8:30 AM ACST

This session aims to briefly cover the main opioid agonist pharmacotherapies for opioid dependence, and summarise the evidence for the use of these treatments for pharmaceutical opioid dependence.

Opioid Atlas

Website
Opiates are some of the most effective pain relief medications for patients suffering from cancer- and surgery-related pain. Unfortunately, medications in this class are also used as drugs of abuse. Despite the affordability and...