Understanding Substance Use Health: A Matter of Equity

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

Release Date

2023

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Objective

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

Findings/Key points

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.

Keywords

Stigma
Equity
Advocacy
Social benefits