Webinar Description:

Join us for an in-depth training that equips participants with the critical knowledge and skills to respond effectively to drug poisonings. We'll explore the diverse array of drugs driving the current crisis, with a particular focus on the distinct pharmacological properties of opioids and non-opioid related sedatives. You'll learn precisely how these substances interact with the body, providing a crucial understanding for appropriate intervention. This session will empower you to confidently support individuals experiencing poisoning, including the use of naloxone and a clear explanation of its life-saving mechanism.

 This course is offered in Term 1. 

Instructor: Hailey Mawer

Instructor Bio: Hailey Mawer is a Registered Nurse and Owner/ Co-Founder of Westside Harm Reduction; she has been an activist for the human rights and public health of people who use drugs for over a decade. Hailey has a passion for evidence-based care and dismantling problematic policies, practices and structural stigma through; education, program development and consulting with organizations in developing and implementing harm reduction frameworks, policies and quality improvement initiatives. She provides both in-person and virtual learning opportunities across both Alberta and B.C. As a clinician, educator, consultant, and advocate with a passion for reducing social and institutional inequities, she aims to bridge gaps in knowledge related to sex, drugs, and harm reduction through the provision of culturally safe and evidence-based services.