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Publications from 2020
![Informing Responses to Harms Related to Methamphetamine Use with Lessons from Public Health Crises [report]](/sites/default/files/2020-12/CCSA-Informing-Responses-Harms-Methamphetamine-Use-Public-Health-Crisis-Report-2020-en.jpg)
Informing Responses to Harms Related to Methamphetamine Use with Lessons from Public Health Crises [report]
This literature review summarizes lessons learned from the current methamphetamine crisis as...
![Methamphetamine, Cocaine and COVID-19 Health Risks [infographic]](/sites/default/files/2020-05/CCSA-COVID-19-Methamphetamine-Cocaine-Health-Risks-Infographic-2020-en.jpg)
Methamphetamine, Cocaine and COVID-19 Health Risks [infographic]
One-page poster highlighting the health risks associated with using stimulants, including...
![Methamphetamine, the Respiratory System and COVID-19 [report]](/sites/default/files/2020-05/CCSA-COVID-19-Methamphetamine-Respiratory-System-Report-2020-en.jpg)
Methamphetamine, the Respiratory System and COVID-19 [report]
Summarizes what is currently known about the health risks associated with using methamphetamine...
![Methamphetamine in Canada [infographic]](/sites/default/files/2020-04/CCSA-Methamphetamine-Use-Harms-Canada-Infographic-2020-en.jpg)
Methamphetamine in Canada [infographic]
Summarizes the statistics on methamphetamine use in Canada. Topics include the prevalence of methamphetamine, the harms and impacts of methamphetamine, and what to do about the...
Adulterants, Contaminants and Co-occurring Substances in Drugs on the Illegal Market in Canada (CCENDU Bulletin)
Provides a snapshot of the contents of drugs on the illegal market in Canada using 2018–2019...
![Adulterants, Contaminants and Co-occurring Substances in Drugs on the Illegal Market in Canada: An Analysis of Data from Drug Seizures, Drug Checking and Urine Toxicology [report]](/sites/default/files/2020-04/CCSA-CCENDU-Adulterants-Contaminants-Co-occurring-Substances-in-Drugs-Canada-Report-2020-en.jpg)
Adulterants, Contaminants and Co-occurring Substances in Drugs on the Illegal Market in Canada: An Analysis of Data from Drug Seizures, Drug Checking and Urine Toxicology [report]
Provides a snapshot of the contents of drugs on the illegal market in Canada using 2018–2019...
Methamphetamine (Canadian Drug Summary)
Summarizes data on the use of methamphetamine, including the harms and effects, legal status, hospitalization and access to treatment. The summary concludes that, while the...
Publications from 2019
Changes in Stimulant Use and Related Harms: Focus on Methamphetamine and Cocaine (CCENDU Bulletin)
Cocaine (Canadian Drug Summary)
Summarizes data on the use of cocaine, including the harms and effects, legal status and access to treatment. The prevalence of cocaine use was two per cent among people living...
Publications from 2018
Presentation on the Impacts of Methamphetamine Use in Canada to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health
Summarizes the impacts of methamphetamine use in Canada, as presented to the House of Commons...
Publications from 2010 to 2014
Licit and Illicit Drug Use during Pregnancy: Maternal, Neonatal and Early Childhood Consequences (Report in Short)
Summarizes a study that examines early childhood consequences of drug use during pregnancy. See...
Publications before 2010
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection and Illicit Drug Use (Fact Sheet)
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.
