Changing the Language of Addiction [Fact Sheet]
Illustrates that stigmatizing words can act as a barrier to recovery from substance use disorders. This fact sheet suggests alternative language that can breakdown negative stereotypes.
Canadian Youth Perceptions on Cannabis (Report at a Glance)
Summarizes the technical report of the same name that was undertaken to examine the common misconceptions of Canadian youth about cannabis and its harms.
Life in Recovery [fact sheet]
Illustrates data about Life in Recovery from a survey of 855 Canadians (including stable housing and employment, family activities and planning for the future) and notes that 82.5% experience some
What We Heard: Refreshing the National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada
Examines consultations held to refresh the National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada.
Prescription Opioids (Canadian Drug Summary)
Summarizes data on the use of prescription opioids, including information on associated harms and effects, legal status, costs, hospitalization, emergency department visits and access to treatment.
Real Need – Real Action: CCSA Annual Report, 2016-2017
Outlines CCSA’s activities and accomplishments for the fiscal year 2016–2017.
Supporting Reintegration in Corrections by Addressing Problematic Substance Use: An Environmental Scan
Evaluates best practices in addressing problematic substance use in the criminal justice system to determine how best to support those in correctional institutions in their transition from the inst
Supporting Reintegration in Corrections by Addressing Problematic Substance Use (Report at a Glance)
Summarizes the findings of an environmental scan with the same title.