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Identifying Impacts of Approaches to Address Stigma Associated with Substance Use
Academic article
Individuals experiencing ongoing substance-related issues have worse health and social outcomes than the general population, and often have greater h…
Source : McMaster Health ForumFormat: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Determinants of health, Background information on stigma
Crystal Meth: Developing Respectful Approaches and Solutions for Indigenous Health
Webinar
This webinar, hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) and the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases…
Source : National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH)Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2019
Topics: Determinants of health, Indigenous cultural safety, Harm reduction, Other approaches, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources
Trauma- and Violence-Informed Physical Examinations and STBBI Testing: A Guide for Service Providers
Toolkit
The physical examination is a standard component of most medical encounters. It can be an opportunity to establish trust and reinforce a sentiment of…
Source : Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Determinants of health, Trauma - and violence - informed approaches and gender-informed responses, Harm reduction, Sexual health
Reducing Stigma and Discrimination through the Protection of Privacy and Confidentiality
Toolkit
This resource, developed in partnership with the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, explains the important role of privacy and confidentiality in reduc…
Source : Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)Format: PDF
Published: 2017
Topics: Determinants of health, Stigma reduction, Harm reduction, Sexual health
What We Heard: Knowledge Exchange Series on Safer Supply
Report
Safer supply is a relatively new intervention aimed at addressing the overdose crisis, and research is underway to evaluate and understand the effect…
Source : Health CanadaFormat: PDF
Published: 2023
Topics: Safe supply
Guide sur une démarche de santé publique à l'égard de l'usage de substances
Guide
Dans le cadre du projet Des conversations à normaliser lancé en 2020, le Centre of Excellence for Women's Health et l'Association canadienne de santé…
Source : Centre of Excellence for Women's Health, Association canadienne de santé publiqueFormat: PDF
Published: 2023
Topics: Implementing a public health approach to substance use
At a Glance: Harm Reduction Services for Anyone who Smokes or Inhales Drugs
Report
COM-CAP is a four-year project funded by Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addiction Program and began in 2019. The goal of COM-CAP is to support com…
Source : Public Health Ontario (PHO)Format: PDF
Published: 2023
Topics: Harm reduction
Healing Indigenous Hearts Facilitators’ Guidebook
Guide
The Healing Indigenous Hearts Facilitators’ Guidebook was developed for Indigenous - First Nations, Inuit and Metis people who have lost loved on…
Source : First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU), Mom's Stop The HarmFormat: PDF
Published: 2023
Topics: Indigenous cultural safety, Best practices and engagement toolkits
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Labelling of Alcohol Products in Canada
Background document
The following recommendations focus on evidence-based alcohol health messaging for labelling of alcohol products in Canada.
Source : Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR)Format: PDF
Published: 2022
Topics: Substance use policy
CAPE 3.0: Federal Results
Fact sheet/infographic
The Canadian Alcohol Policy Evaluation (CAPE) provides rigorous assessments of how well each level of government in Canada is implementing policies p…
Source : Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR)Format: PDF
Published: 2023
Topics: Substance use policy