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carrynaloxONe Naloxone Demonstration
Video
This video can help you better understand an opioid overdose, how to respond and how to use naloxone. This video is part of a toolkit that was design…
Source : Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN)Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Naloxone, Substance-specific resources
A Primer to Reduce Substance Use Stigma in the Canadian Health System
Background document
The purpose of this primer is to mobilize health professionals and other health system stakeholders to take action to reduce substance use stigma acr…
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Equity and anti-oppressive approaches, Stigma reduction
NARCAN Nasal Spray Efficacy for Emergency Treatment of Opioid Overdose
Academic article
This rapid response examines the difference in efficacy between NARCAN Nasal Spray and naloxone administered by intramuscular injection, as well as o…
Source : The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN)Format: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Harm reduction, Naloxone, Substance-specific resources
Effectiveness of Take-Home Naloxone Programs and Availability of Naloxone Nasal Spray in Different Jurisdictions
Academic article
This rapid response evaluates the evidence on the effectiveness of take-home naloxone programs and administration of naloxone by laypeople, and revie…
Source : The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN)Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Harm reduction, Naloxone, Substance-specific resources
A Public Health Approach to Drugs
Report
This paper is intended to start a discussion about ways to change the current approach to drugs to align with a public health approach, and what that…
Source : Toronto Public HealthFormat: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: A public health approach, Background information and principles
Safe Supply: Concept Document
Report
This report is a general outline of the "safe supply" concept, of what safe supply is, and the role of safe supply in drug policy. The purpose of thi…
Source : Canadian Association of People who Use Drugs (CAPUD)Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Harm reduction, Safe supply
Rapid Access Models for Substance Use Services: A Rapid Review
Report
There has been a proliferation of new models to facilitate access to substance use services and supports in several jurisdictions across Canada. Exam…
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Treatment and recovery, Treatment and harm reduction
Best Practices Across the Continuum of Care for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Report
This report, developed to inform Health Canada's Federal, Provincial and Territorial Treatment Task Group, outlines the standard of service that shou…
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Treatment and recovery, Best practices and guidelines
Prescription Monitoring Programs in Canada: Best Practice and Program Review
Academic article
By presenting the best available evidence for PMP program features and practices at the present time, this review provides Canadian jurisdictions wit…
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2015
Topics: Data and data collection tools, Data collection tools
Cocaine (Canadian Drug Summary)
Report
This report summarizes data on the use of cocaine, including the harms and effects, legal status, and access to treatment. While the percentage of co…
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Data and data collection tools, National data, Substance-specific resources