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Geoffrey Maina1, Ghazal Mousavian2, Jordan Sherstobitoff1
1College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus, SK, Canada.
Substance Abuse : Research and Treatment
|January 30, 2023
Summary
Immigrants in Regina face increased substance use risks due to acculturation stress and service barriers. Community engagement highlighted the need for tailored prevention and treatment programs to address these challenges effectively.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Immigration Studies
- Addiction Research
Background:
- Immigrants in Canada face unique challenges, including acculturation stress, which can increase the risk of substance use disorders.
- Healthcare providers in Regina observe a rise in substance use among immigrant populations.
- Barriers such as stigma, shame, and lack of service awareness hinder immigrants from accessing substance use prevention and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore substance use issues and their impact within immigrant communities in Regina.
- To identify challenges and risks associated with substance use disorders among immigrants.
- To report on the community engagement process for identifying solutions.
Main Methods:
- A knowledge-sharing event was conducted via Zoom, involving settlement agency stakeholders.
- Presentations covered clinical, community, and lived experience perspectives on immigrant substance use.
- A team of knowledge keepers, service providers, and researchers was assembled for further exploration.
Main Results:
- Acculturation stress and easy access to socially acceptable substances contribute to substance use and addiction among immigrants in Regina.
- A significant lack of available programming exacerbates the risks of substance use in this population.
- Community consultation revealed critical areas for intervention and support.
Conclusions:
- Urgent creation of safe spaces is needed to discuss substance use within immigrant communities.
- Tailored prevention and treatment strategies are essential to mitigate risks.
- Community engagement is a vital step in developing effective solutions for immigrant substance use.
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