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Research results from Thompson Rivers University update knowledge of addiction medicine.
According to a study from Kamloops, Canada, "Voice is a collection of art, poetry and narratives created by women living with a history of substance use and addiction. The intent of this collection is to explore women's understanding of harm reduction, to challenge the effects of stigmatization and to explore the experiences of those who have historically been silenced or devalued."
"Voice was conceived by a group of Kamloops nurses who came together and used their knowledge of mainstream systems, aesthetic knowing, feminism and substance use to guide the development and implementation of this project. During weekly gatherings, women with histories of substance use and addiction worked alongside a nurse in the co-creation of artistic expressions. Gender sensitivity, trust, equality and respect were vital to the success of this process. A selection of the women's art was presented at several venues, including an International Conference on Drug Related Harm, a Nursing Conference and a local art gallery. The positive community response to the women's work contributed to feelings of great pride and enhanced the women's confidence in their ability to express themselves. Throughout this process, women had the opportunity to develop social networks and to become aware of the value that their creative knowledge has to the community in which they live. Gender sensitive programming that is inclusive, participative and ...
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...Christianson and colleagues, Thompson Rivers University. The researchers concluded...M. Christianson, Thompson Rivers University, 900 McGill Rd., POB...Hepatitis, Virology, Thompson Rivers University. This article was prepared...
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- Newspaper article from: Science Letter September 8, 2009 700+ words
...Campbell and colleagues, Thompson Rivers University. The researchers concluded...contact M. Campbell, Thompson Rivers University, Dept. of Geog, Kamploops...Life Sciences, Area, Thompson Rivers University. This article was prepared...
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- Newspaper article from: Science Letter August 18, 2009 700+ words
...Campbell and colleagues, Thompson Rivers University (see also Tropical Geography...contact M. Campbell, Thompson Rivers University, Dept. of Geog, Kamloops...Tropical Geography, Thompson Rivers University. This article was prepared...
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- Newspaper article from: Biotech Week October 28, 2009 700+ words
...Friesen and colleagues, Thompson Rivers University (see also Life Sciences...contact N. Friesen, Thompson Rivers University, POB 3010, 900 McGill...Sciences, Behavior, Thompson Rivers University. This article was prepared...
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- Newspaper article from: Robotics & Machine Learning July 27, 2009 700+ words
...Brouwer and colleagues, Thompson Rivers University. The researchers concluded...contact R.K. Brouwer, Thompson Rivers University, Dept. of Computational...Learning, Software, Thompson Rivers University. This article was prepared...
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- Newspaper article from: Diabetes Week June 8, 2009 700+ words
...Latif and colleagues, Thompson Rivers University. The researchers concluded...contacting E. Latif, Thompson Rivers University, Dept. of Economics...Kamloops, Diabetes, Thompson Rivers University. This article was prepared...
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- Magazine article from: Women's Health Weekly February 12, 2009 700+ words
...Hulko and colleagues, Thompson Rivers University (see also Life Sciences...contact W. Hulko, Thompson Rivers University, School Social Work...Kamloops, Life Sciences, Thompson Rivers University. This article was prepared...
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