Final report : Prescription drug abuse strategy

The Resolution provides direction to the Ontario Regional Chief and the Ontario Chiefs Committee on Health to work with First Nations and Inuit Health (FNIH) towards the development and implementation of a policy to address the epidemic of the prescription drug abuse. [...] The Prescription Drug Abuse Strategy builds upon existing research and practices to formulate an action plan for the prevention, reduction and elimination of Prescription Drug Abuse in Ontario First Nation communities. [...] The report will inform all parties who have some involvement or role in the prescription drug abuse issues so that they may understand the impact of their actions and partner in the implementation of strategies for the prevention, reduction and elimination of prescription drug abuse. [...] Mandate of the Prescription Drug Abuse Strategy Panel To contribute to the development of a Prescription Drug Abuse Strategy as mandated by Resolution 08/68, the Advisory Panel will:. [...] The vision of the Advisory Panel is that ‚First Nations communities and leadership will eliminate prescription drug abuse by working together to support the continued development of healthy communities.‛ Methodology and Considerations The report will utilize a strength-based theoretical framework, recognizing First Nations in Ontario have strengths and knowledge for their own empowerment to resolv