Injury Prevention & Active Living

Injury Reduction Strategies for Sports and Physical Activity-Leadership Brief

• Injury Reduction Strategies

  To create a positive change in the approach to injuries in the CAF leadership support is essential. The purpose of this briefing is to achieve the following: 

  • Create awareness as to why injuries occur 
  • Present strong scientific supported strategies resulting in a significant reduction of CAF injuries 
  • Highlight the important role leadership support plays in implementing those strategies 
  • Create a better awareness and understanding of how to engage Health Promotion, Fitness & Sports and Health Services resources to avoid injuries 

Addictions Awareness & Prevention

• Cannabis Use & Health
  This brief provides an overview of what Cannabis is, how it’s used, and the immediate and long-term effects of cannabis use on an individual’s health. The Low Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines are also discussed for those who choose to use.
• Alcohol, Other Drugs, Gambling & Gaming
  This brief is a piece from our AODGG Supervisor Training program. It provides an overview of the warning signs and health risks associated with those individuals struggling with addiction and provides helpful tips on how to create an addiction free workplace
• Gender, Military & Substance Abuse
  Understand the context of women’s drinking in the military; examine the impact of stigma on women and their use of substances; increase awareness of the different physiological consequences of alcohol on women; discussion of impact of underlying factors that lead women to drink; culture of CAF and the impact on women as it relates to addictions.
• Substance Use 101
  Learn the reasons why people use alcohol and other drugs; identify the risk factors for substance use problems; discuss the impact of substance use on health, safety and operational readiness of the CAF.
• Alcohol: Staying Within The Guidelines
  Learn about the benefits of low-risk drinking and the risks of binge drinking; define resilience and the factors that contribute to it; identify ways to build resilience and identify practical strategies to minimize risks.
• DWI: Driving While Impaired
  Learn about how alcohol and drugs impair driving; articulate the legal, career and human impact of impaired driving; identify harm reduction and prevention strategies as well as apply them.
• Keeping Your Parties Safe
  Learn about and discuss the rationale behind safe party procedures; learn the role of a social event policy and safe mess practices in reducing risks; and learn responsible hosting guidelines in private parties.
• Drug Use 101
  Learn the CAF rules and explain the two main procedural responses towards illegal drug use; learn about the effects of different types of drugs on the body; discuss the risks associated with illegal drugs on one’s health, safety and career; and discuss CAF resources available.
• An Introduction to Gambling
  Discuss different types of gambling; why people gamble; when gambling becomes a problem; learn about the broad impact of problem gambling; tips to gamble responsibly; and discuss CAF resources available.
• Internet Gaming Awareness
  Discuss video gaming, types of gaming and why and who plays; research behind gaming; define Gaming Disorder; explore the continuum of video game playing and warning signs of problem gaming; identify tips to gaming responsibly; and discuss CAF resources available.
• Talking About Alcohol & Other Drugs
  Learn about the individual, interpersonal and societal factors that influence substance use; identify signs of potential problems regarding substance youth and adults; explore prevention strategies for families, partners, friends and co-workers; and discuss resources available to assist CAF members and their families.