Poster Presentations

1

Creating Recovery-Friendly Campuses in Alberta

Victoria Burns, UCalgary Recovery Community
Chelsie Graham, University of Calgary
Noor Hadad, UCalgary Recovery Community

2

Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics: Quality Targets and Challenges

Jennifer Wyman, META:PHI
Sarah Clarke, META:PHI
Ann Marie Corrado, META:PHI Provincial Network, Women’s College Hospital
Katie Dunham, META:PHI
Meldon Kahan, Women’s College Hospital

3

An Exploration of Medical Cannabis Use Profiles in Newfoundland and Labrador: Access, Reason for Consumption, and Purchase Behaviours

Queen Jacques, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Rachel Howells, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Lisa Bishop, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Maisam Najafizada, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Dina Gaid, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Jennifer Donnan, Memorial University of Newfoundland

4

Adjunct Harm Reduction Strategy Using Medical Cannabis: Naturalistic Observational Pilot Study Preliminary Results

Florriann Fehr,, Thompson Rivers University

5

Medication Selection Tool to Support AUD Pharmacotherapies

Izabela Szelest,, Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society
Bruce Harries, Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society
Hayley Ross, Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society
Roland Engelbrecht, Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society
Andrew Ashley, Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society

6

Harm Reduction in the Classroom: Building a Classroom Conducive to Reducing the Harms of the Academic Institution and Substance Use Content

Maryellen Gibson, University of Saskatchewan
Barbara Fornssler, University of Saskatchewan

7

Profils des adolescents ayant augmenté leur consommation d’alcool en raison de la COVID-19 : une analyse de grappes en deux temps

Louis-Philippe Bleau, University of Montréal
Christophe Huỳnh, Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
Jean-Sébastien Fallu, University of Montréal
Richard Bélanger, CHUL, Laval University
Anne-Marie Turcotte-Tremblay, VITAM – Research Centre on Sustainable Health, CIUSSSCN and Laval University
Slim Haddad, VITAM – Research Centre on Sustainable Health, CIUSSSCN and Laval University
Scott T. Leatherdale, University of Waterloo

8

Qui sont les personnes utilisatrices de substances psychoactives au Québec qui se sont procuré de l’alcool ou d’autres drogues en ligne durant la pandémie de la COVID-19?

Léandre Sabourin, University Institute on Addictions
Christophe Huỳnh, Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
Alexis Beaulieu-Thibodeau, University Institute on Addictions
Nadine Blanchette-Martin, Addiction Research Service, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Francine Ferland, Addiction Research Service, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Vincent Wagner, University Institute on Addictions, University of Sherbrooke
Mathieu Goyette, University of Quebec at Montréal
Jean-Sébastien Fallu, University of Montréal
Jorge Flores-Aranda, University of Quebec at Montréal
Thomas Gottin, Independent

9

Regards des intervenant(e)s et gestionnaires concernant l’accompagnement des personnes qui consomment des substances psychoactives et résident dans les milieux d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée pour aîné(e)s durant la crise de COVID-19 au Québec

Vincent Wagner, University Institute on Addictions, University of Sherbrooke
David Guertin, University Institute on Addictions
Julie Beausoleil, University Institute on Addictions
Valérie Aubut, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières
Nadine Blanchette-Martin, Addiction Research Service, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Francine Ferland, Addiction Research Service, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Christophe Huỳnh, Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
Nadia L’Espérance, CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Jorge Flores-Aranda, University of Quebec at Montréal

10

Regional Snapshots of Changes in Harm Reduction Services Over the Pandemic in Ontario

Emma Nagy, KFL&A (Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington) Public Health
Daphne Mayer, Substance Use, Mental Health & Well-Being, KFL&A Public Health
Tara Gomes, Ontario Drug Policy Research Network
Keerthana Elankeeran, Toronto Public Health
Sonya Bourgeois, Toronto Public Health

11

Changes in Substance Use–Related Hospital Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic in BC: Preliminary Findings

Aven Sidhu, Provincial Health Services Authority
Rupinder Thandi, Provincial Health Services Authority
Rajbir Klair, Veralife Health Centre
Art Lodge, Provincial Health Services Authority
Angela Tecson, Provincial Health Services Authority

12

Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cannabis Use Among Young Adults in Canada

Ashley Hosker-Field, Humber College
Daniel Bear, Humber College
Marilyn Creswell, Humber College

13

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Delivery and Access to STTBI-Related Services in Canada

Marcus Wong, Public Health Agency of Canada

14

Canadian Legal Cannabis Sales During COVID-19 Pandemic Year One

Michael Armstrong, Brock University
Nathan Cantor, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Brendan Smith, Public Health Ontario
Rebecca Jesseman, Health PEI
Erin Hobin, Public Health Ontario
Daniel Myran, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

15

Addressing the Taboo: Understanding Why Consumers Purchase Cannabis from Illicit Sources and How to Incite Motivation for Change

Jennifer Donnan, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Rachel Howells, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Sylvia Farooq, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Myles Maillet, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

16

Perceptions of Cannabis Among Older Adults in Canada

Justine Renard, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Robert Gabrys, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Elle Wadsworth, University of Waterloo
Nick Cristiano, Trent University

17

Sex, Gender & Cannabis Hub: Applying SGBA+ to Cannabis Research and Practice

Nancy Poole, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Andreea Brabete, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Julie Stinson, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Lindsay Wolfson, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Ella Huber, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Carol Muñoz Nieves, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Lorraine Greaves, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health

18

Alcohol Consumption During COVID-19 in Saskatchewan: Findings from the Build Back Better Project

James Dixon, University of Saskatchewan
Ali Bukhari, University of Saskatchewan
Md Sabbir Ahmed, University of Saskatchewan
Patrick Chassé, Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit
Kayla DeMong, Prairie Harm Reduction
Gabriela Novotna, University of Regina
Barbara Fornssler, University of Saskatchewan
Jim Clifford, University of Saskatchewan
Dyck Erika, University of Saskatchewan
Nazeem Muhajarine, University of Saskatchewan

19

Insights from the Ground: A Qualitative Investigation of the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Cannabis Retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador

Tanisha Wright-Brown, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Jennifer Donnan, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Lisa Bishop, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Maisam Najafizada, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Dina Gaid, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Thomas Cooper, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Elizabeth Schwartz, Memorial University of Newfoundland
William Newell, Memorial University of Newfoundland

24

An Investigation of the Event-Specific Effects of Simultaneous Alcohol and Cannabis Use on Heart Rate

Rachael MacDonald-Spracklin, University of Ottawa
Kara Thompson, St. Francis Xavier University
Darien DeWolf, St. Francis Xavier University

25

#CHEERS: An Investigation of Adherence to Alcohol Advertising Regulations in Digital Media>

Kara Thompson, St. Francis Xavier University
Stephanie Cooper, St. Francis Xavier University
Rachael MacDonald-Spracklin, University of Ottawa
Darien DeWolf, St. Francis Xavier University
Grace Durling, St. Francis Xavier University l

26

Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons, Alcohol and Cancer

Timothy Naimi, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
Rebekah Alpin, Vancouver Island University
Liam King, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

27

Comparison of Canadian University Student Drinking Behaviours with the 2011 and 2023 Canada Alcohol Guidelines

Melissa Vereschagin, University of British Columbia
Angel Wang, University of British Columbia
Chris Richardson, University of British Columbia
Kristen Hudec, University of British Columbia
Richard Munthali, University of British Columbia
Ana Paula Prescivalli, University of British Columbia
Daniel Vigo, University of British Columbia

28

Investigating Current and Potential Uses of Virtual Overdose Monitoring Services (VOMS) Beyond Overdose Response: A National Qualitative Study

Nathan Rider, University of Calgary
Fahad Safi, University of Alberta
Tyler Marshall, University of Alberta
Stephanie Jones, Three Hive Consulting
Boogyung Seo, University of Calgary
Dylan Viste, University of Calgary
Pamela Taplay, Grenfell Ministries
Monty Ghosh, University of Alberta, University of Calgary

29

A Qualitative Study Investigating the Acceptability and Feasibility of Naloxone Kit Inserts in Promoting Virtual Overdose Monitoring Services (VOMS)

Fahad Safi, University of Alberta
William Rioux, University of Alberta
Nathan Rider, University of Calgary
Barbara Fornssler, University of Saskatchewan
Stephanie Jones, Three Hive Consulting
Monty Ghosh, University of Alberta, University of Calgary

30

Identifying Early Intervention Opportunities for Illicit Stimulant Use: A Cross-Sectional Study of Factors Associated with Illicit Stimulant Use Among Young People Accessing Integrated Youth Services in British Columbia, Canada

Kirsten Marchand, Foundry BC, Providence Health Care, University of British Columbia
Sara Kreim, University of British Columbia
Emilie Mallia, Foundry BC, Providence Health Care
Skye Barbic, Foundry BC, Providence Health Care

31

The Cascade of Care for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy: A Population-based Study in British Columbia, Canada

Fahmida Homayra, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Micah Piske, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Shannon Joyce, Simon Fraser University
Brittany Barker, First Nations Health Authority
Nicole Catherine, Children’s Health Policy Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Pamela Joshi, Provincial Health Services Authority
Annabel Mead, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre
Louise Meilleur, First Nations Health Authority
Bohdan Nosyk, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes

32

Les gamers ayant un usage problématique sont-ils tous égaux? Distinction selon les profils de vie adolescent et adulte

Nadine Blanchette-Martin, Addiction Research Service, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CIUSSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Francine Ferland, Addiction Research Service, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CIUSSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Joël Tremblay, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières
Magali Dufour, University of Quebec at Montréal
Mathieu Goyette, University of Quebec at Montréal
Stéphane Turcotte, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Sébastien Tchoubi, CIUSSS-CN, CISSS-CA, UQTR
Justine Mitchell, CIUSSS-CN, CISSSCA

33

Applying Sex and Gender-based Analysis Plus Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Practice (SGBA+EDI)

Lorraine Greaves, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Nancy Poole, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health

34

Heavy Drinking Prevalence Among Adults in Canada, by Sex/Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015–2020

Brendan Smith, Public Health Ontario
Julian Gitelman, University of Toronto
Christine Warren, Public Health Ontario
Alessandra Andreacchi, Public Health Ontario
Roman Pabayo, University of Alberta
Erin Hobin, Public Health Ontario

35

L’expérience des personnes LGBTQIA2S+ avec les jeux de hasard et d’argent depuis la pandémie de Covid-19 : résultats préliminaires

Anne-Marie Auger, University of Sherbrooke
Magaly Brodeur, University of Sherbrooke
Pasquale Roberge, University of Sherbrooke
Julie-Christine Cotton, University of Sherbrooke
Eva Monson, University of Sherbrooke
Adèle Morvannou, University of Sherbrooke
Marie-Ève Poitras, University of Sherbrooke
Anaïs Lacasse, University of Quebec at Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Didier Jutras-Aswad, University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CHUM)
Yves Couturier, University of Sherbrooke

36

Addiction Residential Treatment Program for Homeless Women

Siu Mee Cheng,, Street Haven at the Crossroads

37

Pistes de bonification de l’accompagnement des résident(e)s qui consomment des substances psychoactives dans les milieux d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée pour aîné(e)s

Vincent Wagner, University Institute on Addictions, University of Sherbrooke
Camille Beaujoin, University Institute on Addictions
David Guertin, University Institute on Addictions
Julie Beausoleil, University Institute on Addictions
Valérie Aubut, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières
Nadine Blanchette-Martin, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Francine Ferland, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Christophe Huỳnh, Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
Nadia L’Espérance, CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Jorge Flores-Aranda, University of Quebec at Montréal

38

How Relational Therapy Fosters Change in Youth Attachment

Laura Mills, Pine River Institute
Victoria Creighton, Pine River Institute

39

Care for Adolescents with Substance Use — A National Survey of Paediatric Hospitals

Karen Leslie, Hospital for Sick Children
Nicholas Chadi, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre, University of Montréal
Christina Grant, McMaster University
Dzung Vo, BC Children’s Hospital
Eva Moore, BC Children’s Hospital
Richard Bélanger, University Hospital Centre of Québec-Laval University (CHUL)
Stephanie Hosang, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University
Trish Tulloch, Hospital for Sick Children
Natalie Finner, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Rachel Goren, Queen’s University School of Medicine

40

The Experience of Women with Opioid Use Disorder Accessing Methadone Treatment/h5>

Lizette Keenan, St. Clair College

41

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Alcohol and Drug Use Patterns Among Youth: A Cross-Sectional Sample from British Columbia, Canada

Kirsten Marchand, Foundry BC, Providence Health Care, University of British Columbia
Guiping Liu, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, University of British Columbia
Emilie Mallia, Foundry BC, Providence Health Care
Nikki Ow, University of British Columbia
Skye Barbic, Foundry BC

42

Exploring the Relationship Between Mental Health and Heavy Drinking Among Canadian Undergraduate Students

Jacqueline Burt, Health Canada
Sarah McDermott, Public Health Agency of Canada
Anton Maslov, Health Canada
Emilia Krzeminska, Health Canada

43

The UNtoxicated Queers Experience, How to Create and Facilitate a Queer Harm Reduction Support Group

Patrick Maubert, UNtoxicated Queers
Liane Khoury, UNtoxicated Queers

44

Perceptions of Virtual Overdose Prevention Services (VOPS) Among Women and Gender Diverse Individuals Who Use Drugs in Canada: A Qualitative Study

Amanda Lee, University of Alberta
Farah Jafri, University of Alberta
Dylan Viste, University of Calgary
Tyler Marshall, University of Alberta
Monty Ghosh, University of Alberta, University of Calgary

45

Imagining Positive Futures: Engaging GbMSM Who Party ’n’ Play 50+

Seff Pinch, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
Maticus Adams, MAX Ottawa
Daniel Boyle, Health Initiative For Men (HIM)
Randy Miller, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
Courtney Pankratz, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation

46

Interprofessional Collaboration to Work with Pregnant Women Exposed to Cannabis in Quebec’s Health and Social System: Theory or Reality

Karen Dominguez-Cancino,, University of Sherbrooke
Kristelle Alunni-Menichini, University of Sherbrooke, McGill University, Douglas Research Centre
Karine Bertrand, University of Sherbrooke
Rose Chabot, University of Sherbrooke
Yolaine Frossard de Saugy, University of Sherbrooke
Christophe Huỳnh, Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
Nadia L’Espérance, CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Julie Loslier, University of Sherbrooke
Pablo Martinez, University of Sherbrooke
José Ignacio Nazif-Muñoz, University of Sherbrooke

47

Promoting Inclusion of Older People Experiencing Homelessness and Addiction: Innovating Harm Reduction Through Service Co-design

Lara Nixon, University of Calgary
Martina Kelly, University of Calgary
Megan Sampson, University of Calgary

48

The ABCs of Youth Substance Use — Supporting K-12 Education Professionals in Their Work to Prevent, Reduce and Delay Substance Related Harms

Ash Amlani, Bunyaad Public Affairs
Sherri Moore-Arbour, Bunyaad Public Affairs
Cindy Andrew, Bunyaad Public Affairs

49

The Alcohol Harm Paradox: Educational Attainment, Heavy Drinking and 100% Alcohol-Attributable Hospitalizations and Death in Canada, 2000–2017

Brendan Smith, Public Health Ontario
Christine Warren, Public Health Ontario
Alessandra Andreacchi, Public Health Ontario
Naomi Schwartz, Public Health Ontario
Erin Hobin, Public Health Ontario

50

Clinical and Practice Interventions in Perinatal Substance Use

Nicole Carter, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre
Pamela Joshi, Provincial Health Services Authority
Annabel Mead, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre
Danica Hamilton, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, Provincial Health Services Authority
Jola Berkman, Perinatal Services BC
Darci Skiber, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, Provincial Health Services Authority

51

Diverse Women’s Experiences with Prescription Opioids for Chronic Pain Management

Lindsay Wolfson, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Olivia Schultz, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Nancy Poole, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Darby Whittaker, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Andreea Brabete, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
Lorraine Greaves, Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health

52

It Makes Me Feel Like a Child: A Scoping Review of Older Adults’ Experiences in Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT)

Lara Nixon, University of Calgary
Megan Sampson, University of Calgary
Megg Wylie, University of Alberta
Martina Kelly, University of Calgary

53

Examination of People who Died from Alcohol Acute Toxicity in Canada from 2016 to 2017

Tanya Kakkar, Public Health Agency of Canada
Devanshi Shah, Public Health Agency of Canada
Jenny Rotondo, Public Health Agency of Canada
Regan Murray, Public Health Agency of Canada
Peter Butt, University of Saskatchewan
Graham Jones, University of Alberta
Eva Graham, Public Health Agency of Canada
Amanda VanSteelandt, Public Health Agency of Canada

54

Mes parents ont un problème de jeux de hasard et d’argent : impacts dans ma vie d’enfant et dans ma vie d’adulte

Francine Ferland, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Nadine Blanchette-Martin, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Joël Tremblay, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières
Sylvia Kairouz, Concordia University
Annie-Claude Savard, Laval University
Nadia L’Espérance, CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Magali Dufour, University of Quebec at Montréal
Louise Nadeau, University of Montréal

55

Reducing Harms Through Youth Cannabis Education: A Survey of Educator Perspectives

Lisa Bishop, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Molly Downey, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Jennifer Donnan, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Nick Harris, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Emily Rowe, Memorial University of Newfoundland

56

Substance Use Disorder in People with Mental Disorders Using an International Database: How Might Physical Activity and Multimorbidity Differ and Influence One Another?

Florence Piché, University of Montréal, Research Centre of the Mental Health University Institute of Montréal
Chantal Plourde, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières
Ahmed Jérôme Romain, University of Montréal, Research Centre of the Mental Health University Institute of Montréal

57

How Addictive is it? The Association Between Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder in a National Cross-Sectional Survey

Youssef Allami, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge
Nolan Gooding, University of Lethbridge
Robert Williams, University of Lethbridge

58

Patterns of Change in Alcohol and Cannabis Consumption Following Admission to a Cannabis Substitution Program

Sybil Goulet-Stock, University of Victoria
Tim Stockwell, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
Bernadette Pauly, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
Catherine Hacksel, Ottawa Inner City Health

59

Facteurs associés à la détresse psychologique élevée ou l’augmentation de la consommation pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19 par les personnes utilisatrices de substances psychoactives au Québec

Christophe Huỳnh, Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
Alexis Beaulieu-Thibodeau, University Institute on Addictions
Nadine Blanchette-Martin, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Francine Ferland, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Vincent Wagner, University Institute on Addictions, University of Sherbrooke
Mathieu Goyette, University of Quebec at Montréal
Jean-Sébastien Fallu, University of Montréal
Jorge Flores-Aranda, University of Quebec at Montréal

60

The Concurrent Disorders Curriculum: A free, Evidence-based Tool to Enhance Workforce Competency

Rick Johal, BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Justine Dodds, Provincial Health Services Authority
Miranda Barnas, BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Karthik SathiaMoorthi, BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Samantha Robinson, Samantha Robinson Consulting

61

Comparative Analysis of Instrumental Variables on the Assignment of Buprenorphine/Naloxone or Methadone for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

Fahmida Homayra, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Benjamin Enns, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Jeong Eun Min, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Megan Kurz, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Bohdan Nosyk, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes

62

Développer des services pour les proches de personnes présentant des troubles concomitants : facilitateurs et barrières à tenir compte

Karine Gaudreault, University of Sherbrooke
Joël Tremblay, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières
Karine Bertrand, University of Sherbrooke

63

Drugs and Drug Combinations of Public Health Interest Among Substance-Related Acute Toxicity Deaths (ATDS) In Canada from 2016 to 2017

Amanda VanSteelandt, Public Health Agency of Canada
Tanya Kakkar, Public Health Agency of Canada
Raahyma Ahmad, Public Health Agency of Canada
Jenny Rotondo, Public Health Agency of Canada
Matthew Bowes, Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service
Cindy Leung Soo, Public Health Agency of Canada
Keltie Hamilton, Public Health Agency of Canada
Graham Jones, University of Alberta

64

Road Map to Integrated Care: The Development of an Evidence-based Tool to Improve Access to Youth Concurrent Mental Health and Addictions Services

Karolina Kaminska, University of Waterloo

65

Cluster Analysis of Accidental Substance-Related Acute Toxicity Deaths in Canada in 2016 and 2017

Tanya Kakkar, Public Health Agency of Canada
Mohammad Howard-Azzeh, Public Health Agency of Canada
Rania Wasfi, Public Health Agency of Canada
Jenny Rotondo, Public Health Agency of Canada
Matthew Bowes, Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service
Emily Schleihauf, Public Health Agency of Canada
Erin Rees, Public Health Agency of Canada
Amanda VanSteelandt, Public Health Agency of Canada

66

Comparative Effectiveness of Buprenorphine/Naloxone Versus Methadone for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: Emulating Target Trials with Population-Level Data

Bohdan Nosyk, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Jeong Eun Min, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Fahmida Homayra, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Megan Kurz, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes

67

Opioid Agonist Therapy Discontinuation in British Columbia: A Cross-sectional Study of People Who Access Harm Reduction Services

Kimia Ziafat, , University of British Columbia
Lisa Liu, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
Michael Otterstatter, University of British Columbia
Jane Buxton, University of British Columbia

68

Understanding the Intersections of Substance Use and Suicide

Sheena Taha, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Hanie Edalati, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Eliza Bate, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Nitika Rewari, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Logan Seymour, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Joshua Bauer, Mental Health Commission of Canada

69

Interventions for Cannabis Use Disorder: An Umbrella Review

Christine Levesque, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Nitika Sanger, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Robert Gabrys, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Cathleen de Groot, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

70

Patterns of Service Utilization Among Youth with Substance Use Service Needs

Nikki Ow, University of British Columbia
Kirsten Marchand, Foundry BC, Providence Health Care, University of British Columbia
Guiping Liu, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, University of British Columbia
Emilie Mallia, Foundry BC, Providence Health Care
Skye Barbic, Foundry BC

71

Advancing Evidence for Improving Mental Well-Being and Addictions Outcomes — A Whole-of-PEI Approach

Connolly Aziz, PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being

72

Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Opioid Tapering in Chronic Pain

Tashia Petker, University of British Columbia
Zach Walsh, University of British Columbia
Francois Louw, University of British Columbia

73

Barriers to Calling 9-1-1 During an Overdose: A Scoping Review

Hannah Byles, University of Calgary
Taylor Orr, University of Calgary
Monty Ghosh, University of Alberta, University of Calgary

74

Effects of E-Cigarette Use on Mental Health Among Youth: Quasi-experimental Evidence from Canada

Shweta Mital, University of Manitoba
Hai Nguyen, Memorial University of Newfoundland

75

The Impacts of Opioid Prescription Among Canadian University Students

Quinten Clarke, University of British Columbia
Priscilla Paz, University of British Columbia
Angel Wang, University of British Columbia
Daniel Vigo, University of British Columbia
Chris Richardson, University of British Columbia
Tiana Mori, University of British Columbia

76

A Cross-Lagged Panel Model of Sex Differences in the Reciprocal Relationship Between Cannabis Use and Depressive Symptoms During Adolescence

Sima Noorbakhsh, University of Montreal

77

First Nations National Naloxone/Harm Reduction Training Program

Mary Deleary, Thunderbird Partnership Foundation

78

Buffalo Riders Early Intervention Program: Program Facilitator Training for Those Who Deliver Programming to First Nations Youth Ages 11–17

Jessica Ford, Thunderbird Partnership Foundation

79

An Environmental Scan of Service Adaptations in Community-based Harm Reduction Services for Indigenous Peoples in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Savannah Swann, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
Caterina Kendrick, CAAN (Communities, Alliances and Networks)
Ashley Smoke, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
Clint Barton, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
Elaine Hyshka, University of Alberta
Sugandhi del Canto, CAAN (Communities, Alliances and Networks)
Carly Welham, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
Holly Mathias, CAAN (Communities, Alliances and Networks)
Patrick McDougall, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation

80

Shining a Light on Métis Storytelling

Kelsey Todd, Métis Nation British Columbia
Michelle Padley, Métis Nation British Columbia Ministry of Mental Health and Harm Reduction
Mike Mercier, Métis Nation British Columbia

81

Changing the Way We Communicate About Substance Use: Health Canada’s Substance Use Spectrum

Katie Faloon-Drew, Health Canada
Nicole Prentice, Health Canada

82

Parenting Skills Training Program Cap sur la famille: What is the Impact on Families with Addicted Parents?

Myriam Laventure, University of Sherbrooke
Jennifer Beauregard, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières

83

Stigma Towards Cannabis Consumption in Canada: A Vignette Study

Jennifer Donnan, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Ashlee Coles, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Rachel Howells, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Emily Rowe, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Lisa Bishop, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Nick Harris, Memorial University of Newfoundland

84

Reluctance to Seek Medical Care Due to Substance Use Stigma: Analysis of the 2021 Harm Reduction Client Survey in British Columbia, Canada

Heather Burgess, Public Health Agency of Canada
Wenxue Ge, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
Lisa Liu, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
Brooke Kinniburgh, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
Heather Palis, University of British Columbia
Beth Haywood, Island Health
Kali Sedgemore, Professionals for the Ethical Engagement of Peers
Jessica Lamb, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
Alexis Crabtree, University of British Columbia (BCCDC)
Jane Buxton, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)

85

A National Survey of Key Professionals on a Public Health Approach to Substance Use

Kelsey MacIntosh, Canadian Public Health Association
Tara Marie Watson, CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
Sophie Chochla, Canadian Public Health Association
Alexie Kim, Canadian Public Health Association

86

Co-creation Through Co-location: CAPSA and Ottawa Public Health Tackle Systemic Stigma Through Partnership

Gord Garner, Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA)
Caroline Bala, Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA), Ottawa Public Health
Tamara Chipperfield, Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA)

87

Substance Use and Stigma: Initiating System-Level Change Through an Organizational Assessment Tool

Sophie Chochla, Canadian Public Health Association
Ashleigh Hyland, Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA)
Alexie Kim, Canadian Public Health Association
Kelsey MacIntosh, Canadian Public Health Association

88

L’oppression au cœur de la rue : une recherche participative et ethnographie sur le non-recours aux refuges

Caroline Leblanc, University of Sherbrooke
Christine Loignon, University of Sherbrooke
Karine Bertrand, University of Sherbrooke

89

Applying a Substance Use Health Lens in Health Service Delivery: Innovations and Implications in Support of Health Equity

Nancy-Grace Lipsky, University of British Columbia
Annette Browne, University of British Columbia
Gord Garner, Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA)
Ashleigh Hyland, Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA)
Lisha Di Gioacchino, Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA)
Colleen Varcoe, University of British Columbia

90

Facilitators and Barriers to the Expansion of a Peer-led Overdose Prevention Program

Michel Perreault, Douglas Research Centre
Guillaume Tremblay, Méta d’Âme

91

Awareness and Accessibility: Barriers to Opioid Substitution Therapy Uptake in KFL&A (Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington Health Unit)

Emma Amaral, Queen’s University
Farzan Ansari, Queen’s University
Jamie Fujioka, Queen’s University
Griffin Pauli, Queen’s University
Samantha Buttemer, Queen’s University
Jane Philpott, Queen’s University
Kieran Moore, Queen’s University
Stephanie Parent, Queen’s University

92

Right to Oxygen Through Peer Responders During Pandemic

Samuel López, BC Association of Community Response Networks
Nick Rondinelli, Heart to Heart First Aid CPR Services Inc
Christian Hui, Toronto Metropolitan University

93

Developing a Competency-based Curriculum for Opioid Use Through Co-creation with Subject Matter Experts

Lisa Graves, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Nicholas Cofie, Queen’s University
Nancy Dalgarno, Queen’s University
Sarah Greco, Queen’s University
Jennifer Turnnidge, Queen’s University
Rob Van Hoorn, Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada

94

Low-Barrier Toxic Drug and Health Alerts

Trisha Manio, Provincial Health Services Authorities
Emily Ogborne, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)

95

A New Community-based Addictions Program Based on a Personal Story

Jeffrey Waldman, Executive Medical Solutions
Jennith Guertin, Executive Medical Solutions

96

A Qualitative Study Exploring Ways Peer Support Workers Enhance Youth Substance Use Services

Miranda Tymoschuk, Foundry Virtual BC
Roxanne Turuba, Foundry BC
Ciara Toddington, Foundry BC
Skye Barbic, Foundry BC

97

Providers’ and Stakeholders’ Perspectives on How Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment (IOAT) Care Can be Improved

Tianna Magel, University of British Columbia
Elizabeth Matzinger, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Sarin Blawatt, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Scott Harrison, Providence Health Care
Scott Macdonald, Providence Health Care
Sherif Amara, Provincial Health Services Authority
Nick Bansback, University of British Columbia
David Byres, Provincial Health Services Authority
Martin Schechter, University of British Columbia
Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes, University of British Columbia

98

Influence of Physician Networks on the Implementation of Pharmaceutical Alternative to a Toxic Drug Supply in British Columbia

Megan Kurz, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Jeong Eun Min, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Bohdan Nosyk, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes

99

Examining the Longitudinal Impacts of Cannabis Legalization in Canada on a Sample of High-Risk Emerging Adults

Stephanie Penta, McMaster University
Kyla Belisario, McMaster University
André McDonald, McMaster University
Mark Ferro, University of Waterloo
James Murphy, University of Memphis
James MacKillop, McMaster University

100

Assessing the Impact of the Cannabis Act (2018) on Cannabis-Related Disorders Among Pregnant Women in Quebec

José Ignacio Nazif-Munoz, University of Sherbrooke
Pablo Martínez, University of Sherbrooke
Kristelle Alunni-Menichini, University of Sherbrooke, McGill University, Douglas Research Centre
Karine Bertrand, University of Sherbrooke
Rose Chabot, University of Sherbrooke
Karen Dominguez-Cancino, University of Sherbrooke
Yolaine Frossard de Saugy, University of Sherbrooke
Christophe Huỳnh, Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
Nadia L’Espérance, CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Julie Loslier, University of Sherbrooke
Victoria Massamba, scientifique advisor, National Institute of Public Health in Quebec

101

Effects of Cannabis Legalization on Patterns of Cannabis Consumption Among Adolescents in Ontario, Canada (2001 to 2019)

Sameer Imtiaz, CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)

102

The Relationship Between Canadian Sales of Legal Medical Cannabis and Alcohol, 2015–2018

Michael Armstrong, Brock University

103

The Effect of Opioid Co-prescription Through BC’s Risk Mitigation Guidelines on Opioid Agonist Treatment Retention: A Population-based Observational Study

Jeong Eun Min, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Heather Palis, University of British Columbia
Amanda Slaunwhite, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
Karen Urbanoski, University of Victoria
Bernadette Pauly, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
Brittany Barker, First Nations Health Authority
Bohdan Nosyk, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes

104

A Multi-methods Study: Safer Supply Preferences Among People Who Use Illegal Substances in British Columbia

Jessica Xavier, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), University of British Columbia
Jessica Lamb, BC Centre for Disease Control
Max Ferguson, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
Phoenix McGreevy, Canadian Institute of Substance Use Research
Jackson Loyal, Simon Fraser University
Emma Ackermann, University of British Columbia
Kurt Lock, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)
Jane Buxton, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)

105

The Provincial Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Network: Building System Capacity to Better Address System-Level Challenges Experienced by People with Complex MHSU, and Other Issues

Valerie Hruschak, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)
Deborah Ross, BC Mental Heath & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), Provincial Health Services Authority
Anita David, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)
April Furlong, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)
Richard Taylor, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Hafsa Sadiq, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)
Natalie Buglioni, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)
Krista English, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)

106

Safer Supply: Protecting Our Loved Ones, Families, and Communities from the Toxic Drug Supply

Brian Emerson, British Columbia Ministry of Health

107

Utilisation des services psychosociaux en ligne lors des trois premières vagues de la pandémie de la COVID-19 par les personnes utilisatrices de substances psychoactives au Québec

Alexis Beaulieu-Thibodeau, University Institute on Addictions (IUD)
Christophe Huỳnh, Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre of Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
Nadine Blanchette-Martin, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Francine Ferland, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Vincent Wagner, University Institute on Addictions (IUD), University of Sherbrooke
Yuan Song, University of Montréal
Mathieu Goyette, University of Quebec at Montréal
Jean-Sébastien Fallu, University of Montréal
Jorge Flores-Aranda, University of Quebec at Montréal

108

Mécanisme d’accès aux services en dépendance Adulte : initiative de collaboration en Mauricie/Centre-du-Québec

Nadia L’Espérance, CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Steve Jacob, Laval University
Francine Ferland, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
Marie-Josée Fleury, McGill University
Sandrina Adam, University of Sherbrooke
Amélie Brousseau, CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec

109

Innovating Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Alcohol Use: A Patient-Oriented Approach

Heather Hadjistavropoulos, University of Regina
Tristen Lozinski, University of Regina

110

Ontario’s Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics Reduce Acute Care Utilization and Mortality for People with Problematic Opioid Use: A Multi-site Study

Kim Corace, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Kednapa Thavorn, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Kelly Suschinsky, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Melanie Willows, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Pamela Leece, Public Health Ontario
Meldon Kahan, Women’s College Hospital
Larry Nijmeh, Lakeridge Health
Natalie Aubin, Health Sciences North
Gord Garner, Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA)
Brian Hutton, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

111

An Economic Evaluation of a Virtual Overdose Monitoring Service: The National Overdose Response Service

William Rioux, University of Alberta
Monty Ghosh, University of Alberta, University of Calgary

112

The Power Over Pain Portal: Improving Access to Chronic Pain Care and Associated Mental Health and Substance Use Health

Patricia Poulin,Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Etienne Bisson, Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Lynn Cooper, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Natalie Zur Nedden, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Amin Zahrai, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Sarah Fitzgerald, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Rachael Bosma, University of Toronto
Yaad Shergill, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Josh Rash, Memorial University of Newfoundland

113

A Pilot Project to Evaluate the Impact of a Text Messaging Intervention to Improve Engagement in Primary Care by Clients with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in the Downtown Eastside, Vancouver

Lauren Harrison, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Raja Dutta, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Gabriela Sincraian, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Christina Fulton, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Tim Wesseling, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Kate Salters, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Richard Lester, University of British Columbia
Rolando Barrios, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Julio Montaner, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
David Moore, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

114

Strengthening the Use of Outcome Frameworks as an Evidence-based Decision-Making Tool

Clara Sankey, Greo Evidence Insights
Jess Voll, Greo Evidence Insights
Lindsay Kalbfleisch, Greo Evidence Insights

115

Does a J-shape Curve Best Describe the Association of Alcohol Intake and Risk of All-cause Mortality? A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses

Jinhui Zhao, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
Tim Stockwell, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
Timothy Naimi, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research

116

The Neurocognitive Impacts of Caffeine Across Phases of the Human Menstrual Cycle

Sydney Slaunwhite-Hay, Mount Saint Vincent University, Saint Mary’s University