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Reducing Substance Abuse Harms: Canada's National Framework for Action Overview

This presentation outlines Canada's National Framework for Action aimed at reducing the harms associated with alcohol and other drugs. It discusses the rising costs of substance abuse, amounting to $40 billion per year, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders, including health, education, and justice sectors. The framework promotes a multi-sectoral approach to address substance-related issues, with strategic initiatives focusing on health promotion, treatment, and community safety. It also highlights accomplishments, public awareness campaigns, and future governance options.

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Reducing Substance Abuse Harms: Canada's National Framework for Action Overview

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. The National Framework Circle of Partners

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. National Framework Secretariat Contacts Carolyn Franklin, CCSA 613-235-4048, x253 CFranklin@ccsa.ca Marjorie Ward, Health Canada 613-948-4264 Marjorie_Ward@hc-sc.gc.ca National Framework Website: www.nationalframework-cadrenational.ca

  12. Publications • Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada • 2004 Canadian Addiction Survey Publications can be found at www.ccsa.ca

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