Emergency visits climb in Hastings and Prince Edward counties, officials urge caution. Southeast Public Health is warning residents about a recent increase in drug-related events in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. The health unit says preliminary data from March 29 to April 5 shows a higher number of emergency department visits linked to substance use. Community partners report symptoms including low heart rate, low blood pressure and prolonged sedation lasting several hours, raising concerns about unpredictable drug supply. Officials are urging people not to use drugs alone, noting about 75 per cent of opioid poisoning deaths happen when no one is present to help. They also recommend avoiding mixing substances, starting with small amounts and carrying naloxone kits. The National Overdose Response Service also provides a 24-7 phone-based option. The National Overdose Response Service (NORS) is a virtual safe consumption site available for all Canadians, 24/7 * 365. Service is 100% confidential, anonymous and judgement free. The only priority is to keep people safe while they use drugs. NORS also offers a 6 week virtual 1:1 Peer Wellness program at no cost. Residents are encouraged to call 911 immediately if a drug poisoning is suspected.

Happy Monday! We are so excited about this new course today that we can barely contain it this morning before it’s even ready to launch We had to tell you all about it.!!!! This course explores the presentation of dissociative identity disorder among individuals with substance use disorders. Participants examine how dissociation, identity fragmentation, and trauma histories can complicate assessment, treatment planning, and recovery processes. The course highlights clinical considerations that support safety, stabilization, and coordinated, trauma-informed care. Watch your inbox for an email from your certification board today regarding this new course and how to sign up! You can’t miss this! And stay tuned for more new courses, some of them are even gonna be live online teachings, which we are so excited about to see all your faces soon!

How can I access the the private access courses- I am interested in complex ptsd addiction co-morbidity/ sexual Truama and compulsive behaviours

Imagine this silly idea we had to share our courses in one place brought 500 Addiction Counsellors together into one community! Thank you so much to each and every one of you for being here and for the incredible hard work you do each and everyday to advance the world of recovery! In celebration of our 500th member joining, we will be awarding 1 FREE CNTP Certification Training and Certification through CACCF for 1 Canadian member who qualifies. ( The post about this Certification is in the community thread to ensure you qualify). If you are part of the United States of America or any other country and we draw your name you will be awarded a free course! All you have to do is comment something below that you like about this community so far to enter! We will randomly draw a name tomorrow! We are thankful for you!