substance use

The Overdose Crisis: Spotlight on Opioids, Sedatives & Stimulants Events
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The ongoing overdose crisis in Canada has claimed the lives of over 50,000 people since 2016. Parents and professionals working with youth need to know how to protect not only themselves, but also young people who are using or considering using opioids, stimulants or sedatives for any purpose.
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Join Our Study on Substance Use Health Experiences in Children’s Hospitals Forum topic
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is a national leader on substance use health (SUH) committed to using evidence-based research to promote programs and policies that

Strategies for Youth Substance Use Prevention: What Youth Say Works Forum topic
We at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), have a new report to share with you! Through a consultation with youth advisory councils and committees, we connected with young people across the country to better understand how to help prevent and reduce youth substance use harms in Canada.

International conference — 6th Edition: Addiction, Family Members, and Affected Others Events
The Addiction and the Family International Network (AFINet) promotes, through research, practice, and policy, the well-being of family members, friends, and colleagues who are affected by and/or concerned about another person's problems or addiction to alcohol, drugs, or gambling.

CAPSA's Stigma Ends With Me - The Foundations Training Events
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Nous sommes là pour aider les familles – La stigmatisation, un enjeu de taille Events
La stigmatisation nous affecte tous, mais elle peut être particulièrement dommageable pour ceux aux prises avec des enjeux de santé mental

New report: Healthcare Utilization and Clinical Comorbidities among People Who Died of a Substance-Related Toxicity Death in Ontario Forum topic
This joint report by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) and Public Health Ontario (PHO) highlights the high prevalence of healthcare needs and use among Ontarians who died of a substance-related toxicity. It aims to help provide insight into where and why individuals present to healthcare settings prior to death, with the goal of identifying gaps in access to care and supportive services for people who use substances.
The report found:

Mental Health First Aid Standard - Virtual Workshop - $199 Events
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Course participants will learn how to:

Webinar: Managing Substance Use Concerns in Housing First Settings Events
Join this webinar to hear from experts and practitioners in Canada and Finland and learn how to help Housing First participants who have substance use concerns. This webinar is the eighth in the International Housing First Webinar Series and is presented by the Canadian Housing First Network, the Housing First Europe Hub, and the Evidence Exchange Network at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Date: January 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (3:00 PM GMT)