Substance Use Disorder
Definition
For an individual to be diagnosed with a substance use disorder according to the Mental Illness Among Adult Manitobans, they must meet one of the two following criteria:
- At least one hospitalization with a diagnosis for alcohol or drug-induced psychosis, alcohol or drug dependence, or nondependent abuse of drugs.
- At least one physician visit with a diagnosis for alcohol or drug-induced psychosis, alcohol or drug dependence, or nondependent abuse of drugs.
The percentage of adults who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder (including alcohol and/or drug dependence), over a five-year time period. Substance use disorders are distinguished by excessive use or reliance on drugs, alcohol, or other substances that increase negative outcomes for an individual and their health (Chartier et al., 2018).
Why This Matters
Substance use disorders can be related to increased rates of injuries, death, vandalism, alcohol poisoning, and violence. There is also an exacerbation of these issues if the substance use disorder began at a young age and progressed throughout adulthood (McPherson et al., 2019).
Key Findings
- The Brandon average is 1.3 times greater than the provincial average
- The North Hill, East End, and Downtown areas are significantly higher than the Manitoba average
- Residents of Downtown are 1.3 times more likely to have a substance use disorder than residents of the West End
Data Sources
McPherson N, Williams C, McTavish P, Allen A, Gaber M, Ostash A, Tregunna N, Allan J. Prairie Mountain Health Community Health Assessment 2019, December 2019.
Manitoba Health, Seniors, and Active Living. Information Management and Analytics. Annual Statistics 2015-2016. Annual Statistics 2015-2016 (gov.mb.ca)
Manitoba Health, Seniors, and Active Living. Information Management and Analytics. Annual Statistics 2016-2017. Annual Statistics 2016-2017 (gov.mb.ca)
Manitoba Health, Seniors, and Active Living. Information Management and Analytics. Annual Statistics 2018-2019. Annual Statistics 2018-2019 (gov.mb.ca).
Healthy Communities: A Role for Everyone. 2022 Health Status of Manitobans Report. Province of Manitoba. Retrieved on January 16, 2023 from https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/cppho/docs/health-status-2022.pdf
References
Chartier M, Bolton J, Mota N, MacWilliam L, Ekuma O,Nie Y, McDougall C, Srisakuldee W, McCulloch S. Mental Illness Among Adult Manitobans. Winnipeg, MB. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. Autumn 2018.
McPherson N, Williams C, McTavish P, Allen A, Gaber M, Ostash A, Tregunna N, Allan J. Prairie Mountain Health Community Health Assessment 2019, December 2019.
Substance Use Disorder in the Sustainable Development Goals
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3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development. Significant strides have been made in increasing life expectancy and reducing some of the common killers associated with child and maternal mortality. Major progress has been made on increasing access to clean water and sanitation, reducing malaria, tuberculosis, polio and the spread of HIV/AIDS. However, many more efforts are needed to fully eradicate a wide range of diseases and address many different persistent and emerging health issues.
10. Reduce inequality within and among countries
The international community has made significant strides towards lifting people out of poverty. The most vulnerable nations – the least developed countries, the landlocked developing countries and the small island developing states – continue to make inroads into poverty reduction. However, inequality still persists and large disparities remain in access to health and education services and other assets.
Additionally, while income inequality between countries may have been reduced, inequality within countries has risen. There is growing consensus that economic growth is not sufficient to reduce poverty if it is not inclusive and if it does not involve the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental.
To reduce inequality, policies should be universal in principle paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.
11. Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Cities are hubs for ideas, commerce, culture, science, productivity, social development and much more. At their best, cities have enabled people to advance socially and economically.
However, many challenges exist to maintaining cities in a way that continues to create jobs and prosperity while not straining land and resources. Common urban challenges include congestion, lack of funds to provide basic services, a shortage of adequate housing and declining infrastructure.
The challenges cities face can be overcome in ways that allow them to continue to thrive and grow, while improving resource use and reducing pollution and poverty. The future we want includes cities of opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.