ThinkNORTH Summit

First Response Series - Prescription Pain Killers

Gaby Emmond, Primary Care Paramedic

Date: February 13, 2008 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST) (11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST)

Description: Gaby Emmond, Primary care Paramedic fron Fort Frances presented the workshop in Prescription Pain Killers.

At the beginning of her presentaion she mentioned the late Heath Ledger's autopsy report. A well known actor who died of an accidental overdoes from prescription drugs. Gaby Emmond gave an excellent presentation that provided a lot of information. She pointed out the effects of the prescription drug it has on the abuser and thier loved ones.

Overview of Presentation:

Introduction to Prescription Drug Abuse
Statistics
Drug classification overview
CNS Depressants
Stimulants
Narcotics
Steroids
Treatment options

The workshop was very informative and a job well done.

List of Participants:

Akesasne
Fort Frances
Balmertown
Constance Lake
Fort Severn
Fort Hope
Sioux Lookout
Wapekeka
Webequie
Slate Falls
Lac Seul
North Caribou Lake
Mishkeegogamang
Sachigo Lake
Kingfisher Lake
Muskrat Dam
Niibinamik
Beausoleil
Wunnimun