Researching and addressing mental illness, chronic pain, and opioid use.

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SKY-PTSD RESEARCH STUDY: Webinar Series

Join us monthly for opportunities to learn about key topics with peers and experts in the field of Veterans’ health and well-being!

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STRENGTH IN CONNECTIONS

In the third video in our series, we explore the stigma that may be experienced from or by the families, friends and peers of people who use opioids.

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NURTURING CIRCLES OF CARE

In our second video, let’s explore the compounding effects of colonialism and institutional racism on the experience of stigma for Indigenous peoples with opioid use disorder.

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BEYOND STIGMA

Stigma impacts all aspects of treatment for people living with opioid use disorder.
In our first video, join us as we explore the impacts of stigma and how we can work together to overcome it.

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RESEARCH STUDY

Canadian Veterans with PTSD

Our team is looking for Canadian Veterans to participate in a study exploring alternative treatments for PTSD.

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Recent Publications

June 22,
2023

Cheng DK, Ullah MH, Gage H, Moineddin R, Sud A

publication

Chronic pain trials often exclude people with comorbid depressive symptoms: A secondary analysis of 346 randomized controlled trials

March 30,
2023

Unudurthi SD, Wright KD, Klimpel JK, Sud A, Tan A, Warren BJ

publication

Sudarshan Kriya Meditation Reduces Substance Abuse Cravings and Improves Physical and Emotional Well-Being of Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder: A Pilot Study

March 7,
2023

Gamage KK, Chiu K, Ryk J, Grundy Q, Sud A

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An international scientometric analysis of the French Model of opioid use disorder care

January 18,
2023

McGee M, Chiu K, Moineddin R, Sud A

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The Impact of Suboxone’s Market Exclusivity on Cost of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

January 10,
2023

Grundy Q, Imahori D, Mahajan S, Garner G, et al.

publication

Cannabis companies and the sponsorship of scientific research: A cross-sectional Canadian case study

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WHO WE ARE

A multifaceted team navigating a multifaceted approach to health care.

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More of Our Work

November 3,
2023

video

Beyond Stigma: Strength in Connections

Stigma impacts all aspects of treatment for people living with opioid use disorder. This animated video explores the stigma that may be experienced from or by the families, friends and peers of people who use opioids.

November 3,
2023

video

Au-delà des préjugés : la force des liens

Des préjugés sur chacun des aspects du traitement des personnes ayant un trouble lié à l’utilisation d’opioïdes. Cette vidéo a été créée pour illustrer la stigmatisation subie ou infligée par les membres de la famille, les ami.e.s et les pair.e.s des personnes qui consomment des opioïdes.

October 30,
2023

A panel with Polliann Maher, Tegh Singh, Richard Bride

presentation

Impacts of PTSD on Veteran Families – Oct 2023

A panel discussion about the impacts of PTSD on family members and support persons.

April 12,
2023

Presented by Dr. Abraham Rudnick, Spencer Delisle, Leslye Moore, and Dr. Robert Simpson

presentation

SKY-PTSD Research Study Webinar Series

A conference presentation by Dr. A Sud, Dr. R Parker, & Sr. S Hickcox from the Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care Conference 2021

November 10,
2022

video

Beyond Stigma: Nurturing Circles of Care (Captions in Inuktitut, Mi’kmaq, English, and French)

Stigma impacts all aspects of treatment for people living with opioid use disorder. This animated video explores how the impacts of stigma are further compounded for Indigenous peoples due to the effects of institutional racism and colonialism, and how we can work together to move beyond stigma.

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