FREE Opioid Training Course from Harvard

Harvard University has launched a free online training course via edX.org. Suitable for those looking for an introduction to understanding opioids and the current "crisis" facing many nations through high rates of drug related deaths. The Opioid Crisis in America is self-paced and offered in English. 

This seven week course aims to challenge the stigma associated with opioid addiction, explore routes for recovery and treatment with key information about responding to opioid overdoses. With a mix of resources including videos from medical experts, those in recovery and families of people who have lost their lives. The course covers social impact, pain management and the link to the prevalence of opioid use, young people and treatment pathways. 

For anyone who wishes to attain a certificate upon completion of the course this is available for a one off cost of $99 USD.