BC ECHO on Substance Use
BC Centre on Substance Use
Rural and remote substance use care and innovation
Rural and remote substance use care and innovation
Rural and remote substance use care and innovation
Thursday 13th February 2025
Explore the unique challenges and innovative solutions in rural substance use care with experts and lived experiences in this insightful episode.
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Episode Overview
- Peer-led interventions are crucial in rural substance use care.
- Traditional healers and community supports can supplement formal healthcare services.
- Systemic barriers like housing insecurity and geographical isolation pose significant challenges.
- Innovative approaches such as mobile clinics and virtual care are being utilised.
- Understanding and respecting community-specific needs is essential for effective care.
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Addiction Practice Pod takes you on a journey into the unique challenges and innovative solutions in substance use care within rural and remote communities. In this episode, journalist David P. Ball and Dr. Alison Hamilton, a rural generalist physician and addiction medicine fellow, explore the realities of providing care in these areas. They discuss the importance of community-based support systems, such as traditional healers and peer-led organisations, which play a crucial role where formal healthcare services might be lacking. Dr.
Hamilton shares her experiences from working in various rural settings across Canada, highlighting both the rewarding and challenging aspects of her work. You'll also hear from Charlene Burmeister, founder of the Coalition for Substance Users of the North (CSUN), who talks about the essential role of peer-led interventions and the ongoing fight against stigma. Juls Budau, a former overdose prevention site manager, offers insights into harm reduction strategies and her personal journey with opioid use.
The episode concludes with Jayden Coldaway, a nurse advisor, discussing the specific needs and barriers faced by Indigenous communities in accessing substance use care. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare providers and anyone interested in understanding the complexities and triumphs of rural addiction care.