Know More Opioids
Since 2018 the Know More Opioids awareness program has been engaging with teens and youth across Canada on the facts about the overdose crisis, fentanyl, signs of an overdose, naloxone, the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act and the impacts of stigma on people who use drugs.
Have an ambassador join your classroom for a one hour experience to provide educational information, engaging activities, and an opportunity for questions and answers. *Currently only offered virtually
Use the online self-led module to learn about the overdose crisis. This module includes engaging activities, informative content, and discussion questions. You can go through the experience alone or it can be presented in a classroom or community setting.
Get the facts, know the risks associated with opioid use and see how stigma impacts people who use drugs through interactive activities. At the end, you can test your knowledge with the questionnaire.
You can download, share and print any of the posters, factsheets and videos from Health Canada’s awareness resources for opioids to start a conversation with your students or group.
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The Know More Opioids virtual learning experience engages teens and young adults with activities and resources designed to educate students on the risks associated with opioid use, how to reduce harms (e.g., knowing how to recognize and react to an opioid overdose) and the importance of reducing the stigma associated with addiction. The virtual experience is appropriate and informative for teens aged 13-18. The virtual event is offered in the official language of your choice (English or French) and should take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Teacher Resources
To enhance your educational curriculum, we have a list of helpful educational templates, lesson plans and other free resources.
