Opioids & Substitution Therapy

Pharmaceutical Management: Opioids

Government of Canada: About Opioids

•    Information about opioids, effects of opioids, problematic use, overdose, and help for substance use disorder

Addiction Guide: Painkiller Abuse

•    Learn about painkillers can be abused, health risks, and treatment options

Canadian Opioid and Opioid Agonist Guidelines

The 2017 Canadian Guideline for Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain (PDF)

Alberta Methadone Maintenance Treatment: Standards and Guidelines for Dependence (PDF)

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: Buprenorphine/Naloxone for Opioid Dependence (PDF)

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: Methadone Maintenance Treatment Client Handbook (PDF)

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