The Social Impact Hub is proud to support the Surviving Addiction docuseries created by Chris Cull and the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine. A Durham College alumni, Chris has made remarkable accomplishments in raising awareness of addictions and mental health through his activities at Inspire by Example and sharing his own battle with addiction. The docuseries highlights the humanity behind addiction and how it affects individuals and those surrounding them. The series aims to educate the audience about the devastating effects of addiction and the power of compassion and understanding. Through the Hub, Durham College students and staff filmed and produced the series alongside Chris over the summer and fall of 2023. The first episode will be screened at the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine conference Wednesday October 19, 2023 with episodes to be released regularly in the following months.

WARNING – This video series discusses mental health, addiction, substance use and suicide among other challenging topics. Some viewers may find the content emotionally distressing. Viewer discretion is advised.

Partners:

Inspire By Example:
https://inspirebyexample.ca/
Inspire By Example shares the stories of lived experience related to addiction with the goal of reducing stigma and providing hope to those in need.

Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine:
https://csam-smca.org/
CSAM is a national society of medical professionals and scientists committed to helping Canadians understand and recover with dignity from substance use disorders.

Surviving Addiction | Episode 1: Chris Cull – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 2: Dr. Sajida Afridi – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 3: Kim Wazny – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 4: Nathan Gardner – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 5: Aly Crawford – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 6: Dr. Lisa Lefebvre – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 7: Angie – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 8: Kim Pare – Social Impact Hub

Surviving Addiction | Episode 9: Morgan Zack – Social Impact Hub

The Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship is pleased to share that Research Coordinators have developed a new self-directed learning module that is now available on DC Connect:  Introduction to Applied Research at Durham College.

This module has been designed specifically for students or faculty members interested in learning about applied research at Durham College, as well as entry-level student research assistants and researchers. Students can self-register and faculty can add the module to their curriculum.  Topics include: 

1. Introduction to Applied Research
   • Defining research (basic, applied, SoTL)
2. The Role of Research Assistants at Durham College
   • Exploring the value of student collaborators in research; role of research assistants
3. Transitioning from Research Idea to Research Question
   • Generating and refining research ideas
4. The Research Process 
   • Designing a research project (life cycle), including research ethics
5. Dissemination of Results
   • Sharing the results of research projects with others

To find this self-directed module on DC Connect, go to Register for Resources in the top right corner of the homepage.   Click the hyperlink “Click for Support Resources…” just below “Success Matters- Start Here” and the green icon of the two screens.  This will take you to a list of Self Registering Course Offerings where you will findIntroduction to Applied Research at Durham College.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your Research Coordinator.