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Cannabis and Older Adults
Since cannabis legalization in Canada, consumption by older adults has risen more rapidly than in other age groups. We’ve studied their patterns of consumption, motivations, access, perceptions of risks and benefits, and how legalization has changed their behaviours. We’re working on public education and other supports for older adults about cannabis – check back soon!
Information is important
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Alcohol Labelling
Many people in Canada have limited knowledge of alcohol-related harms, impacting their ability to make informed decisions about alcohol. Labels on alcohol containers could support them in making more informed and safer alcohol decisions, improve awareness of alcohol-caused health risks, and ultimately reduce alcohol consumption and harms while improving health and wellness. Check backagain soon for alcohol labelling evidence and best practices!
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National Guidance to Support Youth Substance Use Health in Pediatric Hospitals
With a group of pediatric experts from across the country, we are developing Canada’s first national guidance to improve hospital services for young people’s substance use health.
Making conversations easier
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Cannabis and Primary Care Providers
Primary care providers may talk about cannabis use with patients but we now know many feel underprepared and uncomfortable with the topic. The results of our national bilingual survey assessing family physicians, general practitioners and nurse practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes, comfort, preparedness and clinical practices related to cannabis) will inform the development of practical clinical guidance and education materials for primary care.
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Drink Less, Live More Campaign
We’re reminding people about Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol Health and their right to make informed decisions about alcohol through the Drink Less, Live More campaign. Interested in sharing the message? It’s free to use on drinklesslivemore.ca.
helping make informed decisions
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Cannabis, Pregnancy and Chest/Breastfeeding
Cannabis use during pregnancy and chest/breastfeeding is complex and marked by stigma, uncertainty and major information gaps. We interviewed people who used cannabis during pregnancy, chest/breastfeeding or while parenting young children, and our findings will support the creation of clearer, non-judgmental, harm-reduction-oriented information.
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Summer Webinar Series Recordings
Recordings coming soon for:
Small Cities Initiative and Municipal Leaders Table
How Data Can Help Municipalities
Collaborating Effectively with Government
Community Policing and Healthcare Partnerships
The Drug Crisis Part 1: How Did We Get Here?
The Drug Crisis Part 2: Where Do We Go Now?
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Guidance, Tools and Resources
CCSA produces research-based publications, tools, and resources to support evidence-based decision-making on substance use health issues. Select your area of interest from the six categories below:
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Substances
Delve into key resources on commonly used substances, such as alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants and psychedelics. Learn about their effects, usage patterns, associated health and social consequences, and harm reduction considerations
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Personal and Societal Impacts
Get insights on the personal and societal impacts of substance use and addiction , including gambling and impaired driving, and their effects on health, safety, and social well-being. Learn about effective prevention and harm-reduction strategies in various sectors.
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Communities
Communities share common interests, values or goals, and interact with one another to build relationships and help networks. These materials support more inclusive, equitable, and community-informed responses to substance use and addiction. Dive into resources highlighting people with lived and living experience, stigma, sex- and gender-based analysis, Indigenous Peoples, and housing.
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Treatment and Prevention
Explore medical, psychological, and social approaches aimed at helping individuals avoid or recover from substance use disorders. Get the facts on public health topics and learn about collaborative efforts to reduce stigma and promote more equitable, inclusive responses to substance use.
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Youth
Learn about factors influencing substance use in young people, including childhood trauma and brain development, and get tools to support adult allies in leading meaningful, evidence-informed conversations with youth. Content promotes early prevention, harm reduction and supportive environments for youth up to age 25.
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Substance Use and the Workplace
Substance use has a significant impact on the workplace, potentially affecting safety, productivity and employee well-being. Explore research on substance use in various industries. Resources support workplace leaders in building more supportive, stigma-free environments through practical strategies, improved approaches and initiative-taking education.
