Bruneau, Julie

Published purpose

The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to: Enable the development and dissemination of national guidelines related to prescribing, dispensing, and delivery of opioids and other narcotics during the COVID-19 pandemic to support people who use drugs (PWUD) Identify opportunities to facilitate or improve individuals who use substances' access to medication during the pandemic, including OAT Describe challenges faced by PWUD in relation to the pandemic, by directly engaging with PWUD and hearing their voices Identify changes in drug use patterns and impacts during the pandemic Assess the impacts of health interventions to support PWUD in relation to the pandemic and recommend which services should be retained post pandemic and/or integrated into future emergency response plans Provide evidence to inform clinical and health system management and public health responses related to substance use, and/or decision-making and planning within and across jurisdictions in Canada