Treatment

The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing. 

Two-Day Trauma Informed Care in Faith Communities Workshop

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Kansas City
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United States

This will be an interactive workshop engaging the minds of other concerned clergy, congregants, or anyone passionate to gain a better understanding about the very delicate balance of trauma, wellbeing and healing in the faith community. We will address common myths and stereotypes associated with church and spiritual hurt, as well as church and spiritual healing.

Substance Use and Health Competencies for All Prescribers

Guide
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Developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), the Workforce Competencies provide an evidence-informed framework outlining the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed by professionals working in substance...

Methadone vs Buprenorphine-Naloxone in Opioid Overdose Survivors

Scientific article
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Abstract Importance Individuals who experience opioid overdoses are at high risk of death, and data are limited about the comparative effectiveness of medications for this high-risk population. Objective To compare the effectiveness of...