Opioid Stewardship: How OAT Can Be a Tool for Deprescribing
TL;DR: Table of Contents As a family physician, you may have patients who have been on chronic opioid therapy for […]
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The Legal and Ethical Framework for Prescribing Safe Opioid Supply
TL;DR: Table of Contents The overdose crisis, driven by a street drug supply contaminated with unpredictable amounts of illicitly manufactured
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Beyond Hepatitis C: A Guide to Monitoring Liver Health in Patients on OAT
TL;DR: Table of Contents As a primary care provider, you play a key role in the long-term health of patients
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Managing OUD in Patients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
TL;DR: Table of Contents As a psychiatrist, case manager, or mental health professional, you are well aware that the intersection
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The Inpatient OAT Start: A Hospital-to-Clinic Protocol for Seamless Transition
TL;DR: Table of Contents When a patient with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is admitted to the hospital—whether for an overdose,
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A Referral Guide for Dentists: Managing Oral Health in the OAT Population
TL;DR: Table of Contents As a dentist, you play a vital role in the overall health of your patients. For
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Managing OAT Side Effects: Dealing with Sweating and Constipation
TL;DR: Table of Contents Starting on Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) with methadone, Kadian, or Suboxone is a life-changing step. It
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Xylazine (“Tranq”) in Ontario: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
TL;DR: Table of Contents The unregulated street drug supply in Ontario is constantly changing, and it has become more dangerous
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Understanding Take-Home Doses
TL;DR: Table of Contents When you first start Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), daily visits to the clinic are a crucial
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Your Rights in Recovery: Navigating Work, Housing, and Healthcare in Ontario
Starting the journey of recovery is a courageous act of reclaiming your life. As you begin to stabilize and look
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