Original research
by
Ali, Farihah et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
In Ontario, Canada, substance use is common among youth, yet treatment is underutilized, suggesting the potential for an unmet need in terms of substance use care. This study sought to include the unique perspectives of service providers who work directly with youth to examine these issues.
Findings/Key points
Key public health strategies, as identified by participants, to reduce the overall negative effect of these factors include the need to reframe substance use discourse, from a moral failing to a public health issue and to educate youth about the impacts of use.
Design/methods
Cross-sectional mixed methods study of youth service providers (n=54)
Keywords
Social services
Youth
Stigma
