Framing substance use: Challenging assumptions, deepening understanding

This webinar explores how perspectives on substance use shape the design and delivery of programs and services for people who use drugs. Tailored for service providers, it includes an overview of the factors that influence people’s motivations for using substances, recognizing that substance use exists along a spectrum and can include a wide range of patterns and experiences. Invited speakers examine how substance use is understood and the benefits and limitations of different framings, including medicalized approaches.