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Supervised Consumption Sites - How does it help people? Our Senior Knowledge Broker Chandni Sondagar explains how supervised consumption sites help people. This video is part of a series created to help people understand different approaches that support substance use health.

There’s been a lot of talk about supervised consumption sites. But what are they really for? Find out how they help people.

Get the facts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14psCqc_iuE

#SupervisedConsumptionSites #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUseHealth #GetTheFacts #CCSA

Make the best possible choice for your health and future. Drugs are calling, but you DON’T have to answer.

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Nurses from every professional setting are welcome at AMERSA. 🩺

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Innovative Ohio program lets moms in recovery live with their children In Trumbull County, the Brighter Beginnings recovery center is part of a state effort to transform how parents who are battling substance abuse experience recovery.The new facility is a partner

In Trumbull County, #Ohio, a recovery center called Brighter Beginnings is part of the state’s START effort, supporting parents battling substance use as they work toward stability with their children. In year one: 6 families reunified.
#Recovery #SubstanceUse #FamilySupport #ChildWelfare #Housing

Learn the impacts of substance use—and how much richer your life can be without them.

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Missed Part 2? Stay current on what’s driving stimulant use and how Canada is responding.

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Planned 'wet' supportive housing in Port Alberni sparks concern Construction is expected to start this summer on the six-storey apartment building on Second Avenue, where drug use will be allowed.

"B.C. Housing said the model ensures that #substanceuse isn’t a barrier to accessing safe #housing, saying that when a resident wants to access #treatment or #recovery programs to reduce their substance use, they will be supported" #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...

Tow Review - Sarah G. Vincent Views Sarah G. Vincent Views' hot take on Tow

New movie: Tow
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Original Article · Open Access

📄 In #CAMH: Self‐reported changes in adolescent mental health, deliberate self‐harm, substance use, and help‐seeking behavior before and after the COVID‐19 pandemic – A Finnish time‐trend study
👉 https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.70040
#MentalHealthResearch #EvidenceBased #SelfHarm #SubstanceUse

Governor DeWine announces nearly $5 million to combat drug trafficking, prevent substance use disorder Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that two state programs will award a total of $5 million in funding to support local law enforcement's work to combat illegal drug activity

#GovernorDeWine announces nearly $5 million to combat #drugtrafficking, prevent #substanceuse disorder

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Hi folks, the day has arrived:
Tonight's our big benefit concert!
If you can't join us, please visit Connorfund.org and help us with a donation.
Large or small, each one is important.
Thank you!
#mentalhealth #teenmentalhealth #substanceuse

Original post on me.dm

If you follow harm reduction or want to know more about the topic, you might enjoy this Medium article I wrote about how moralized narratives hurt recovery.

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #SubstanceUse #Substances #Drugs #Health #Healthcare #Canada #Politics #CdnPoli […]

Mental Illness, Personal Crises & Substance Use Why Moralized Narratives Hurt Recovery

If you follow harm reduction or want to know more about the topic, you might enjoy this Medium article I wrote about how moralized narratives hurt recovery.

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #SubstanceUse #Substances #Drugs #Health #Healthcare #Canada #Politics #CdnPoli

Harm reduction focuses on compassion, safety, and dignity.

Learn more at opendoorstraining.org/.

#HarmReduction #TraumaInformed #RestorativeJustice #SubstanceUse

There's no better day than today to commit to a life that's substance free!
#substanceuseprevention #substanceusedisorder #drugfree #substanceuseawareness #substanceuse

Graphic displaying the map of Canada with the following overlaid text: “Now available. Part 2: Stimulant Use and Harms in Canada. This issue explores: Drivers, What this means for different groups of people, Responses to reduce harms.” Includes CCSA and CCENDU logo.

📢 Part 2 is live.

What’s driving stimulant use? How are different groups affected? What responses are being considered to reduce harms?

Read the final part of Issue 7 now: https://ow.ly/RWMp50Yvorf

#stimulants #ccsa #substanceuse

Using marijuana to ease anxiety or depression? Science shows the evidence isn’t there Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to two new analyses of existing gold-standard research.

“We found no evidence any form of #cannabis is effective in treating #anxiety, #depression or post-traumatic stress disorder [ #PTSD ], which are three of the leading reasons for which cannabis is prescribed” #substanceuse #mentalhealth www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

Substance Use and the Dignity of Risk I've taken a pause on weekly posting to preserve time for revising my book manuscript. Thank you for sticking around in the meantime! When I gave my presentation on navigating substance use services,...

New post on the risks of #substanceuse and autonomy in assessing risk. Treatment providers are often part of the problem...

#addiction #therapistsky #harmreduction

Bodycam Review - Sarah G. Vincent Views Sarah G. Vincent Views' hot take on Bodycam

New review: Bodycam
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Hello. My name is Jon. I am completing a MSc in Substance Use at the University of Stirling. I’m looking to interview occupational therapists working in substance use services in the UK.

For details/to participate email jdf00005@students.stir.ac.uk

#occupationaltherapy #substanceuse #addiction

Is the US Entering a ‘Fifth Wave’ of the Overdose Crisis? Experts suggest an increase in stimulant use may signal a ‘fifth wave’ of the US overdose crisis.

My story for @medscape.com looks at the rise in stimulant-only use and associated increase in OD deaths from methamphetamine and cocaine alone.

#Psychsky #addiction #opioids #publichealth #epidemiology #substanceuse #harmreduction

Chippewa County Board approves opioid-settlement spending process; projects $1.69 million in payments The board adopted Resolution 2025-11 to establish an opioid-settlement spending process and RFP-based contracting for allowable remediation services; the resolution notes the county is projected to receive $1,689,836.78 over 18 years and requires executed contracts before any disbursement.

Chippewa County is set to receive nearly $1.7 million from opioid settlements, paving the way for crucial programs to combat substance use in one of Michigan's most vulnerable areas.

Click to read more!

#ChippewaCounty #MI #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUse #CommunityWellbeing

Harm reduction saves lives by reducing overdoses, preventing disease, and connecting people to care. Abstinence-only fails substance users, with higher rates of illness, overdose, and relapse.

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #SubstanceUse #Substances #Drugs #Health #Healthcare #Canada #Politics #CdnPoli

Harm reduction saves lives by reducing overdoses, preventing disease, and connecting people to care. Abstinence-only fails substance users, with higher rates of illness, overdose, and relapse.

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #SubstanceUse #Substances #Drugs #Health #Healthcare #Canada #Politics #CdnPoli

Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis due to discrimination and culturally inappropriate treatment. Harm reduction saves lives and can help preserve cultural identity.

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #Health #Healthcare #SubstanceUse #Indigenous #FirstNations

Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis due to discrimination and culturally inappropriate treatment. Harm reduction saves lives and can help preserve cultural identity.

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #Health #Healthcare #SubstanceUse #Indigenous #FirstNations

Expert warns against local ordinance restricting syringe programs; commissioner defends exploring option A substance-use-policy expert told the board that restricting syringe service programs risks public-health harms and ADA litigation; Commissioner West said exploring a local ordinance inspired by Senate Bill 1573 is a lawful, common-sense local response and pledged public conversations.

A local substance-use counselor warns that restricting syringe service programs could lead to a surge in infections and legal challenges, sparking a heated debate among Clackamas County commissioners.

Get the details!

#ClackamasCounty #OR #CivicAccountability #PublicHealth #SubstanceUse

Tucson and Pima County officials tout Safe City work and preliminary SAFER sobering-center results City and county leaders updated a joint meeting on the Safe City initiative and the SAFER sobering center pilot, citing deployments, diversion outcomes and early evaluation data showing 113 admissions through Feb. 21 and variable transition-to-treatment rates that will guide an external evaluation.

Tucson and Pima County officials are taking bold steps to combat homelessness and substance use with their innovative Safe City initiative and promising early results from the SAFER sobering center pilot.

Click to read more!

#PimaCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #SubstanceUse

Illustration of pills with the following overlaid text: “Coming Soon. Part 2: Stimulant Use and Related Harms: Drivers and Adaptive Responses”. Includes CCSA and CCENDU logo.

Part 2 of our special two-part issue of Substance Use Trends in Canada will be released next week.

What’s driving stimulant use? Who is most affected? What responses are underway?

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