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Cannabis Use and Driving: Knowledge Translation Strategy Recommendations

Guide

In reviewing the evidence relating to cannabis impairment and driving, CDPC has highlighted several main considerations with respect to context, tone…

Source : Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC)
Format: PDF
Published: 2017
Topics: Health promotion, Cannabis legalization, Substance-specific resources

Alberta Substance Use Surveillance System

Toolkit

Tracking substance use data helps the government better understand the addiction challenges in Alberta and make informed, strategic decisions about h…

Source : Government of Alberta
Format: Link
Published: 2021
Topics: Provincial/Territorial and local data

Involuntary Stabilization Care of Youth Who Overdose: More Harm than Good (Part 1)

Webinar

The Canadian Public Health Association and the Harm Reduction Nurses Association presented a webinar on 24 February 2021 entitled ‘Involuntary Stabil…

Source : Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA), Harm Reduction Nurses Association (HRNA)
Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2021
Topics: Population-specific resources, Health promotion, Substance use policy

The Voices of Harm Reduction

Video

OHRN crisscrossed Ontario to hear from those who work on the front lines of harm reduction. Explore their collection of video stories. You can explor…

Source : Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN)
Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction

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 Forum
Format: 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 Canada
Format: 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 publique
Format: PDF
Published: 2023
Topics: Implementing a public health approach to substance use