Sex- and Gender-based Analysis +

Sex, gender and other identity factors intersect to affect substance use prevalence and the experiences and outcomes of people with substance use concerns and disorders. While sex and gender are more common perspectives when analyzing research and developing programs and policies, they need to be connected with other key identity factors, such as race, ability, citizenship and income.

Summarizes the importance of sex-, gender- and diversity-based analysis (SGBA+) in the substance use and addiction field and outlines how to integrate it into research, programs and policies. The document presents examples of SGBA+ in substance use and addiction research, and offers additional sources of information and training for researchers, knowledge brokers, policy makers, funders and programs planners. It also includes a glossary defining terms associated with SGBA+.