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Opioid Dependency Program

Information for Health Professionals

Referral Information | Practice Supports | Learning & Education | Evidence Informed Guidelines & Supplements | Client Resources

Referral Information

For a complete list of treatment clinics for opioid dependence

  • Visit  and use the following search term: Addiction & Mental Health - Opioid Dependency Program

Practice Supports

Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction

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The Âé¶¹Ó³»­ College of Family Physicians has established the following practice tools and resources for family physicians:

The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Âé¶¹Ó³»­ (CPSA) provide the following practice tools and resources:

Regulatory colleges within Âé¶¹Ó³»­ provide the following guidance for safe prescribing:

  •  ¨C Âé¶¹Ó³»­ College of Pharmacy, 2021
  •  ¨C College & Association of Registered Nurses of Âé¶¹Ó³»­, 2021
  •  ¨C CPSA, 2019

Learning & Education

The following online CME-accredited training courses are available. Check with your regulatory college for specific training requirements or recommendations.

The following online CME-accredited supplementary learnings are available from Âé¶¹Ó³»­.

Opioid Dependency Treatment (ODT) Medication Infographics

Evidence Informed Guidelines & Supplements

The following Canadian guidelines and supplements are available for clinical management of opioid use disorders.

  • ¨C Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction, 2019
  • ¨C Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health, 2019
  • ¨C Canadian Research Initiative on Substance Misuse, 2018
  • ¨C Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH), 2021
  •  ¨C BCCSU, 2022
  • ¨C BCCSU, 2018
  • ¨C BCCSU, 2018

Client Resources

For resources and service information to help support clients, visit Opioid Dependency Program for adults and youth.