New Approaches Help Aboriginal People with Addiction and Substance Use
More than a dozen sessions focus on Aboriginal addiction issues at Issues of Substance conference
(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/08/11 -- Innovative approaches to treating Aboriginal people with substance abuse issues are in the spotlight at the (IOS) conference taking place from November 6-9.
IOS is the leading venue for government, not-for-profit and private sector stakeholders to discuss and exchange knowledge in research, health promotion and treatment regarding the harmful use of alcohol, drugs and other substances. Over 400 experts from across Canada and around the world are participating in this year's meeting, which is organized by the .
More than a dozen sessions at the conference address substance abuse issues, which have a disproportionate impact among First Nations, Inuit and Metis people in Canada. Participants heard that new approaches that incorporate traditional culture, Indigenous Knowledge and practice, and Traditional Healing methods are effective in helping Aboriginal people overcome substance abuse.
New approaches discussed included:
"Over the years, CCSA has benefited from a strong relationship with Aboriginal people," said Michel Perron, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. "All of us should value the knowledge and best practices our First Nations, Inuit and Metis collaborators can share with us."
CCSA has had an in place since 2008 to bridge the gap between community and research by providing guidance and recommendations related to First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples of Canada on national substance abuse issues and policy development.
Other sessions of note included:
The conference wraps up tomorrow.
Please contact the CCSA to arrange interviews with panelists or speakers, or for further information. For more information, visit the web site.
About CCSA:
With a legislated mandate to reduce alcohol- and other drug-related harms, the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) provides leadership on national priorities, fosters knowledge translation within the field and creates sustainable partnerships that maximize collective efforts. CCSA receives funding support from Health Canada.
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