Welcome to the Alcohol section of the CCSA Web Archive Library.
Please browse the publications below, which are organized by their year of publishing. Publications in the Web Archive Library were published at least five years ago.
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Publications from 2020
![Alcohol and the Immune System: 4 Things You Should Know [infographic]](/sites/default/files/2020-05/CCSA-COVID-19-Alcohol-Immune-System-Infographic-2020-en.jpg)
Alcohol and the Immune System: 4 Things You Should Know [infographic]
One-page poster highlighting four important things currently known about the effects of alcohol...
![Mandatory Alcohol Screening [Policy Brief]](/sites/default/files/2020-06/CCSA-Mandatory-Alcohol-Screening-Policy-Brief-2020-en_0.jpg)
Mandatory Alcohol Screening [Policy Brief]
Examines mandatory alcohol screening, a Canadian law that gives police authority to demand a breath test in the absence of a suspicion that the driver has consumed alcohol....
![Alcohol and Older Adults [poster]](/sites/default/files/2020-12/CCSA-Alcohol-and-Older-Adults-Poster-2020-en.jpg)
Alcohol and Older Adults [poster]
As we age, and our bodies and life circumstances change, drinking alcohol can become riskier. This poster outlines the low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines for adults aged 65...
Publications from 2019
Alcohol (Canadian Drug Summary)
Summarizes data on the use and risky use of alcohol, including information on drinking patterns, effects on youth and older adults, legal status, costs and impact on health...
Publications from 2018
![Have "FOMO"? [brochure]](/sites/default/files/2019-04/XX-CCSA-FOMO-Low-Risk-Alcohol-Drinking-Brochure-2018-en.jpg)
Have "FOMO"? [brochure]
Illustrates that you can reduce the risks of alcohol by sticking to the limits of the Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. Suggests that “fear of missing out” should apply...
Moderation Will Keep You Cool all Summer [poster]
![Drink in Moderation and Still Be Merry [poster]](/sites/default/files/2019-04/CCSA-Moderation-Low-Risk-Alcohol-Drinking-Winter-Poster-2018-en.jpg)
Drink in Moderation and Still Be Merry [poster]
Presentation on pre-mixed drinks combining high alcohol, caffeine and sugar content to House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Health
This memorandum covers CCSA’s recommendation that access to highly sweetened alcoholic...
Publications from 2017
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...
The National Alcohol Strategy Monitoring Project (Report at a Glance)
Summarizes the full report of a monitoring project to measure progress in implementing the...
The National Alcohol Strategy Monitoring Project: A Status Report
Reports on the status of a monitoring project to measure progress implementing the National...
Municipal Alcohol Policy in Ontario: A Public Health Approach
A Framework to Address High-Risk Drinking and Alcohol Harms Reduction on Canadian Campuses
Highlights recommendations and initiatives to address high-risk drinking and harms related to...
Social Reference Pricing for Alcohol FAQs
Addresses some of the concepts introduced in the report from the National Alcohol Strategy Advisory Committee, Social Reference Prices for Alcohol, which provided...
The Impact and Effectiveness of Minimum Legal Drinking Age Legislation in Canada
Summarizes the effects of minimum legal drinking age legislation on mortality, morbidity, motor...
The Nova Scotia Municipal Alcohol Project
Summarizes Nova Scotia’s efforts to develop and update municipal alcohol policies to support strong, vibrant and prosperous communities where moderate and lower-alcohol use...
Municipal Alcohol Policy: A Role for Canadian Governments
Summarizes how provincial and territorial governments can provide the framework for developing...
The Municipal Alcohol Policy Program in British Columbia
Summarizes British Columbia’s efforts to develop and update municipal alcohol policies to...
Publications from 2016
![Take it Easy This Weekend! [poster]](/sites/default/files/2019-05/CCSA-LRDG-Moderation-during-Vacation-Poster-2016-en.jpg)
Take it Easy This Weekend! [poster]
Reducing the Harms Related to Alcohol on Canadian Campuses: PEP–AH Strategy Background
Postsecondary Education Partnership — Alcohol Harms Commitment Agreement
Background to Postsecondary Education Partnership — Alcohol Harms
Publications from 2010 to 2014
Levels and Patterns of Alcohol Use in Canada (Alcohol Price Policy Series)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Price Policies to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm in Canada (Alcohol Price Policy Series)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Alcohol and Caffeine – Youth and Young Adults at Greatest Risk
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Canada's Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines: Methodology for Synthesizing the Evidence Base that Informed their Development
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Reducing Harm to Canadians (Alcohol Price Policy Series)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages in Canada: Prevalence of Use, Risks and Recommended Policy Responses
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Analysis of Beverage Alcohol Sales in Canada (Alcohol Price Policy Series)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Cross-Canada Report on Student Alcohol and Drug Use (Report in Short)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Cross-Canada Report on Student Alcohol and Drug Use (Technical Report)
Presents key findings from analyzing existing surveys of student alcohol and drug use in Canada,...
Alcohol and Health in Canada: A Summary of Evidence and Guidelines for Low-Risk Drinking
Summarizes the evidence on how different levels of drinking are likely to impact different...
Publications before 2010
Reducing Alcohol-Related Harm in Canada: Toward a Culture of Moderation
Describes a comprehensive and collaborative national alcohol strategy that provides direction...
Canadian Addiction Survey (CAS): A National Survey of Canadians' Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs: Prevalence of Use and Related Harms: Detailed Report
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
![National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada [Chart]](/sites/default/files/2019-05/NatFra_1stEdition_chart_eng.jpg)
National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada [Chart]
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Canadian Addiction Survey (CAS): A National Survey of Canadians' Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs: Prevalence of Use and Related Harms: Highlights
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Proportions of Crimes Associated with Alcohol and other Drugs in Canada
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
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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.
