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Virtual Services and Supports for Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders — Platforms and Security (Report at a Glance)

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Virtual Services and Supports for Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders — Platforms and Security (Report at a Glance)

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Report at a glance examining safety and privacy concerns that may inhibit effective delivery of virtual care for substance use, substance use disorders and concurrent disorders among people in Canada. Concerns about privacy and access to quiet and safe spaces to access virtual supports and services differ by gender and age, as well as between those who have and have not used such services. The summary recommends actions for policy makers and service providers.

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