The Overdose Crisis Across the Globe: An Expert Panel Discussion

This webinar brings together a panel with diverse perspectives, insights, experiences, research, and solutions to the overdose crisis.

Overdose is an escalating issue worldwide, affecting countless individuals and communities. With the global spread of drug use, the surge of synthetic drugs and rising overdose deaths, it’s critical to focus on knowledge sharing and learning.

What can we learn from experts in other parts of the world? What insights can support our own overdose prevention initiatives and strategies?

This webinar is presented by Penington Institute, the proud convenors of International Overdose Awareness Day.

It is hosted by Penington Institute Board Member and former Canadian Senator, Dr Vern White, who leads a panel discussion with:

• Dr Carolyn Bennett, Canadian Ambassador to Denmark
• Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Canada
• Jeremy Douglas, Chief of Staff to Director-General, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
• Brad Finegood, Strategic Advisor at Kings County Public Health, Washington, USA
• John Ryan, Chief Executive Officer at Penington Institute
• Dr Anke Stallwitz, Professor at Freiburg University, Germany
• Dr Jeff Turnbull, past Medical Director at Ottawa Inner City Health, Canada