Painkiller: Inside the Opioid Crisis, a TELUS Health Originals documentary tells the human story behind the opioid epidemic affecting Canada. | TELUS

A Smarter Approach to Opioid Treatment In this short video, we explain why clinicians often limit long-term use of full-agonist opioids and the advantages of transitioning to medications like Suboxone. Key considerations include: * Reduced risk of tolerance escalation * Improved safety profile compared to full-agonist opioids * Lower overdose risk when used appropriately * A gradual, carefully supervised transition process This approach focuses on stability, safety, and long-term outcomes, recog