Upcoming events focusing on opioid addiction and its challenges

In addition to the efforts of the Community Outreach Task Force, many other organizations and groups are working understand and find solutions to the challenges associated with opioid addiction. Here are a few upcoming events dealing with the subject of addiction.

Upcoming events

GenNext Inspiring Passion: The Needle & the Damage Done

Hosted by United Way Waterloo Region Communities

When: February 8, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Where: Communitech, The Tannery, 151 Charles St. W. #100

Visit the United Way site for more information and to register.

Upstream Prevention – Iceland Model

Hosted by University of Waterloo

When: February 15, 3 – 5 p.m.
Where: Quantum Nano Centre, Room 0101, 200 University Ave. W.

Visit the University of Waterloo website for more information and to RSVP.

Starting a collaborative discussion around the opioid challenge

Hosted by Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OCAP)

When: May 15 – 16
Where: Holiday Inn Toronto Airport, 970 Dixon Rd.

Visit the OCAP website for more information and to register.