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Controlled Substances: Resources and References
The purpose of this page is to support safe nursing practice through sharing evidence-informed resources to inform clinical decision-making and ensure patients receive safe, effective and ethical care.
When determining what sources of information are most appropriate to inform your nursing practice, use your clinical judgment to assess the individual care needs of each patient, the appropriateness of the nursing practice and the practice environment you are working in.
Connexontario DRUG AND ALCOHOL HELPLINE
To find a withdrawal management centre in your community, call at 1 800 565-8603
Opioid Substitution Therapies Drug Information Line
Call 1 888 519-6069. Phone line is open Monday to Friday, 0900 hours – 1700 hours.
Government Of Canada – Health Canada
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and regulations
- Canadian drugs and substances strategy
- COVID-19 and substance use toolkit
- Methadone Program
- Office of Controlled Substances: Contact information
- Opioids – Services and information
- Responding to Canada’s Opioid Crisis
Canadian Research Initiative In Substance Misuse (CRISM)
- COVID-19 Pandemic – National Rapid Guidance
- National Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment Guideline
- National Opioid Use Disorder Guideline
Health Quality Ontario
- Opioid Prescribing for Acute Pain
- Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain
- Opioid Use Disorder (Opioid Addiction)
Ontario Ministry Of Health
