1 national framework for action to reduce the harms associated with alcohol and other drugs and...
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National Framework for Action To Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other
Drugs and Substances in Canada
presentation to
SOCI – 3055: Studies in Addictions
Carleton University
January 30, 2007
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Overview
Current Knowledge – The Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada
National Response: The National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances
The Framework IN Action
The Future
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Current Knowledge - The Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada 2002 (March 2006)
National Costs to Canadian society rising:
$40 billion per year (2002), or $1,267 per Canadian (up from $18.45 billion in 1992) Alcohol, tobacco and drug use accounted for 20% of
acute care hospital day
Costs include direct health care costs; direct law enforcement costs; direct costs for prevention and research; other direct costs, including fire and traffic accident damage, losses associated with the workplace and administrative costs; and Indirect costs of productivity losses due to disability and premature mortality
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National Framework: Background
April 2004 - Health Canada and CDS partners joined with the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) to lead a consultative, multi-stakeholder process to gauge level of support for jointly developing a National Framework for Action
Cross-Canada Consultations – Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Fredericton, Whitehorse, Vancouver, Iqaluit and Ottawa Participants – provincial and territorial education, health
and justice officials, NGOs, Aboriginal, private sector and policing/enforcement representatives
Wide consultations on a draft national framework
National Forum in June 2005 – general consensus reached
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The National Framework Circle of Partners
Vision
Goals
Priorities
Principles
All people in Canada live in a society free of the harms associated with alcohol and other drugs and
substances
Problematic Substance Use is a Health Issue
Problematic Substance Use Is Shaped by Social and
Other Factors
Action is Knowledge-Based,Evidenced-Informed and
Evaluated for Results
Responsibility, Ownership, and Accountability are Understood
and Agreed Upon by All
Those Most Affected AreMeaningfully Involved
Reducing the Harms Associated with Alcohol andOther Drugs and Substances Creates Healthier
Safer Communities
To Create Supportive Environments thatPromote Health and Resiliency of
Individuals, Families and Communitiesin Order to Prevent Problematic Use of Alcohol
and Other Drugs and Substances
To Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances to Individuals,
Families, and CommunitiesAcross Canada
NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION TO REDUCE THE HARMSASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES
IN CANADA
Human Rights are Respected
Successful Responses to Reduce the HarmsAssociated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Sub-stances Reflect the Full range of Health Promotion,
Prevention, Treatment, Enforcement, and HarmReduction Approaches
Strong Partnerships are the Foundation for Success
To Address Specific Issues:
• Increasing Awareness and Understanding of Problematic Substance Use
• Reducing Alcohol-Related Harms• Preventing Problematic Use of
Pharmaceuticals• Addressing Enforcement Issues• Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorder (FASD)
To Build Supportive Infrastructure:• Sustaining Workforce Development• Improving Quality, Accessibility, and
Range of Options to Treat Harmful Substance Use Including Substance Use Disorders
• Implementing a National Research Agenda and Facilitating Knowledge Transfer
• Modernizing Legislation, Regulatory, and Policy Frameworks
To Address the Needs of Key Populations:
• Focusing on Children and Youth• Reaching Out to Canada’s North• Supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis
People in Addressing Their Needs• Responding to Offender-Related Issues
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Advantages of Framework
Actively fosters collaboration by bringing together key partners to achieve the most beneficial results for the greatest number of people
Increases the possibilities for support at all levels and across all sectors
Enables better planning and utilization of resources
Establishes a common frame of reference
Permits joint ownership while leveraging on various partner contributions
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The National Framework IN Action
39 endorsements from NGOs, provinces and industry
Accomplishments – Multi-Sectoral Partners working towards the development of national strategies:
National Alcohol Strategy expected to be announced soon will support a culture of moderation and reduce alcohol-related harm through four strategic areas for action: health promotion, prevention and education; health impacts and treatment; availability of alcohol; and safer communities: Co-Chairs – Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, CCSA and Health Canada
Raising Public Awareness About Addictions: Chair - Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
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The National Framework IN Action
Sustaining Workforce Development: Chair - CCSA
Preventing the Problematic Use of Psychotropic Pharmaceuticals: Chair - Health Canada
Improving the Quality, Accessibility, and Range of Options to Treat Harmful Substance Use, including Substance Use Disorders: Chair – Canadian Executive Council on Addictions (CECA)
Addressing Enforcement Issues: Chair - Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Responding to Offender-Related Issues: Chair - Correctional Services Canada
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The Secretariat for the National Framework
The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Health Canada continue as the informal Secretariat
to identify, lead and/or participate, within available resources, in thematic workshops addressing specific priority issues identified in the Framework
to manage evolution of Framework and assist partners with endorsement process = approval and active support of vision, principles, goals and priorities of Framework
to develop future governance options
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A Path Forward – the National Framework
The Strength of Partnerships
Addressing the figures from the Cost Study
Building capacity through knowledge transfer
Achieving consensus on strategies for national priorities
Leveraging investment
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National Framework Secretariat
Contacts
Carolyn Franklin, CCSA613-235-4048, x253
Marjorie Ward, Health Canada613-948-4264
National Framework Website:
www.nationalframework-cadrenational.ca
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Publications
Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada
2004 Canadian Addiction Survey
Publications can be found at
www.ccsa.ca