Understanding Substance Use Health: A Matter of Equity

Guide or handbook
par
Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA)

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

No

L’objectif

To introduce a new concept of Substance Use Health that meets the needs of people where they are and is free of stigma.

Constatations/points à retenir

CAPSA’s vision is to create equitable access to Substance Use Health through the allocation of resources and funding that advances client-partnered health care that will meet people and communities self-determined health goals. This model of Substance Use Health ranges from abstinence to improved Substance Use Health that also includes the possibility of beneficial/safe use; or use that is beneficial for people reporting substance use.

Mots clés

Stigma
Equity
Advocacy
Social benefits