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Conversations of Substance with Dr. Peter Cornish
Podcast
This podcast episode is with Dr. Peter Cornish, an Honorary Research Professor at Memorial University in Newfoundland. He’s also the Co-Director of S…
Source : CAPSAFormat: Audio
Published: 2023
Topics: Spectrum of substance use, Implementing a public health approach to substance use
CAPSA Consulting Services
Fact sheet/infographic
Elevate your organization's DEI work with CAPSA’s Stigma Consulting Services. Our consulting professionals deliver evidence-based solutions, informed…
Source : CAPSAFormat: PDF
Published: 2024
Topics: Challenging structural stigma
What We Heard: Improving Healthcare Provider Interactions with Young People (who may or may not use drugs)
Report
This report presents findings from a peer-led engagement initiative focused on examining the relationship between healthcare providers and young peop…
Source : Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP), Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)Format: PDF
Published: 2024
Topics: Best practices and engagement toolkits
CPHA's Framework for a Public Health Approach to Substance Use
Webinar
In January 2020, CPHA was funded by Health Canada to build professional and community capacity to implement a public health approach to substance use…
Source : Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2024
Topics: Implementing a public health approach to substance use
It's Our Lives: People With Lived Experience Identify Priorities for Ending Harm Related to Substance Use
Guide
It's Our Lives details the challenges peers and patients face when seeking life-saving treatment and other supports, and outlines priorities and acti…
Source : British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU)Format: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Stigma and stigma reduction, Stories and perspectives
Canadian Guidelines on Alcohol Use Disorder Among Older Adults
Guide
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH) received a grant from the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) of Health Canada to cr…
Source : Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH)Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Best practices and guidelines, Equity centered approaches, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources
Health Equity Toolkit
Toolkit
Recent research shows that practitioners who implement brief, practical strategies at the point of care can profoundly improve patients' experiences…
Source : EQUIP Health CareFormat: Link
Published: 2017
Topics: Determinants of health, Planning for equity, Substance-specific resources
Let's Talk: Racism and Health Equity
Guide
The seventh release in our Let’s Talk series discusses racism as a critical factor that impacts health and wellbeing. It describes the concepts of ra…
Source : National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)Format: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Determinants of health, Anti-racism
Drug Use and Harm Reduction During COVID-19
Webinar
On Friday, May 8, 2020, EENet and the Ontario Harm Reduction Network presented a webinar titled, "Drug use and harm reduction during COVID-19." The o…
Source : Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN)Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2020
Topics: COVID-19 resources
Police & Harm Reduction: How Law Enforcement can Advance Public Safety, Public Health, and Public Confidence
Guide
Globally, law enforcement officers have grown increasingly frustrated with the limited effectiveness of traditional drug enforcement approaches that …
Source : Open Society FoundationsFormat: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Best practices and implementation