• Dr John Weekes on Understanding and Addressing Substance Use and Addiction within Canada’s Criminal Justice System

  • Jan 17 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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Dr John Weekes on Understanding and Addressing Substance Use and Addiction within Canada’s Criminal Justice System

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  • Understanding and Addressing Substance Use and Addiction within Canada’s Criminal Justice System This episode of The Flex Factor features John Weekes PhD, an expert in forensic and behavioral sciences, affiliated with Carleton University and University of Saskatchewan. He discusses his extensive work in substance use and addiction within Canada's criminal justice system. John elaborates on the roles of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and outlines the significant challenges faced by individuals involved in the correctional system, especially concerning substance use. The presentation highlights the alarming costs and devastating impacts of substance use in Canada, and the importance of evidence-based treatment programs. John also emphasizes the need to shift the perspective on substance use from a justice issue to a health and social issue, and advocates for collaborative, person-centered approaches for effective treatment. 00:00 Introduction to The Flex Factor Podcast 00:37 Guest Speaker Introduction: John 02:20 Overview of Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction 04:24 Substance Use in Canada: A Snapshot 08:18 Challenges in Substance Use Treatment 14:21 Substance Use and Criminal Justice 18:09 Patterns of Substance Use Among Incarcerated Individuals 32:42 Effective Treatment Strategies for Substance Use 36:01 Client Treatment Matching Model 49:42 Global Challenges in Drug Use 50:00 Novel Psychoactive Substances 50:27 Harm Reduction in Prisons 50:49 Personal Reflections and Surprising Changes 52:07 Audience Interaction and Final Thoughts 54:09 The Role of Emotions in Addiction 59:29 Education and Rehabilitation 01:10:41 Moderation vs. Abstinence 01:19:46 Nature vs. Nurture in Addiction 01:33:21 Closing Remarks and Future Directions
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