Welcome to the Treatment and Prevention section of the CCSA Web Archive Library.
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Publications from 2020
Submission to Health Canada consultation to inform proposed new regulations for supervised consumption sites and services
Outlines key considerations to inform proposed new regulations for supervised consumption sites...
Rapid Access Models for Substance Use Services (Report at a Glance)
A summary of Rapid Access Models for Substance Use Services (Technical Report), a review of the...
Rapid Access Models for Substance Use Services: A Rapid Review
A review of the published literature to identify the key features of rapid access models...
![Improving Data Collection for Substance Use Treatment [Policy Brief]](/sites/default/files/2020-08/CCSA-Improving-Data-Collection-Substance-Use-Treatment-Policy-Brief-2020-en.jpg)
Improving Data Collection for Substance Use Treatment [Policy Brief]
Summarizes the results of consultations with key informants across jurisdictions on the...
Publications from 2019
Family Physician Remuneration for Substance Use Disorders Care [Report at a Glance]
Summarizes the report on remuneration for family physicians, which explores doctors’...
Family Physician Remuneration for Substance Use Disorders Care [Report]
Explores Canadian physicians’ experiences and perspectives on using the fee-for-service...
![Improving Care for Substance Use Disorders: Family Physician Remuneration [infographic]](/sites/default/files/2019-05/CCSA-Physician-Remuneration-Substance-Use-Care-Infographic-2019-en_0.jpg)
Improving Care for Substance Use Disorders: Family Physician Remuneration [infographic]
Summarizes recommendations from the report on family physician remuneration for substance use in...
Finding Addiction Quality Care Resources
Provides resources to help organizations generate interest among their clients in CCSA’s Finding Quality Addiction Care in Canada Drug and Alcohol Treatment Guide. The...
National Drug Checking Working Group: Summary of In-person Meeting
Summarizes an October 2018 meeting of the National Drug Checking Working Group about...
Withdrawal Management Services in Canada: The National Treatment Indicators Report (2015–2016 Data) (Report at a Glance)
Summarizes the full technical report of the same name on the use of withdrawal management...
Withdrawal Management Services in Canada: The National Treatment Indicators Report (2015-2016 Data)
Part of the series of reports on National Treatment Indicators, this report examines the use of...
Publications from 2018
![Life in Recovery [fact sheet]](/sites/default/files/2019-05/CCSA-NAAW-Life-in-Recovery-Fact-Sheet-2018-en_0.jpg)
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...
Publications from 2017
![Celebrate Life in Recovery [infographic]](/sites/default/files/2019-04/CCSA-Celebrate-Life-in-Recovery-Infographic-2017-en_0.jpg)
Celebrate Life in Recovery [infographic]
Illustrates comparative situations (stable housing, stable employment, family activities, ability to pay bills and planning for the future) of life in addiction versus life in...
Finding Quality Addiction Care in Canada: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Guide
Provides information on how to find quality addiction care in Canada for drug and alcohol...
Moving Toward a Recovery-Oriented System of Care: A Resource for Service Providers and Decision Makers
Presents ways that Canada can move towards a recovery-oriented system of care, based on six...
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...
Addiction Treatment in Canada: The National Treatment Indicators Report: 2014–2015 Data
Examines data on individuals who accessed publicly funded services for substance use treatment...
Addiction Treatment in Canada: The National Treatment Indicators Report: 2014–2015 Data (Report at a Glance)
Summarizes the technical report of the same name on publicly funded services for substance use...
![Recovery in Canada is Attainable [infographic]](/sites/default/files/2019-04/CCSA-Life-in-Recovery-in-Canada-Infographic-2017-en_1.jpg)
Recovery in Canada is Attainable [infographic]
Illustrates survey results of 855 respondents sharing their recovery journey, including data on common drugs used, barriers to recovery, and resources and programs that were...
Life in Recovery from Addiction in Canada: Communications Toolkit
Provides resources to help promote the Life in Recovery After Addiction in Canada report. The...
Life in Recovery from Addiction in Canada (Report at a Glance)
Life in Recovery from Addiction in Canada (Technical Report)
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Recovery is Positive and Achievable [infographic]
Publications from 2016
Prevention of Prescription Stimulant Misuse among Youth (Topic Summary)
Examines programs and strategies aimed at preventing or reducing prescription stimulant misuse...
Care Pathways: Considerations for Developing and Implementing
Examines evidence about varying treatments for youth and older adults experiencing harms from...
![Care Pathway for Older Adults Experiencing Prescription Drug Harms [online version]](/sites/default/files/2019-04/CCSA-Care-Pathways-Older-Adult-Prescription-Drug-Treatment-Online-2016-en.jpg)
Care Pathway for Older Adults Experiencing Prescription Drug Harms [online version]
Outlines the continuum of care to provide quality treatment for treating older adults who...
![Care Pathway for Youth Experiencing Prescription Drug Harms [online version]](/sites/default/files/2019-04/CCSA-Care-Pathways-Youth-Prescription-Drug-Treatment-Online-2016-en.jpg)
Care Pathway for Youth Experiencing Prescription Drug Harms [online version]
Outlines the continuum of care to provide quality treatment for youth who experience harm from...
National Treatment Indicators Report: 2013-2014 Data
Examines data on individuals who accessed publicly funded services for substance use treatment in Canada, to help identify information gaps. This report is intended for...
![Care Pathway for Older Adults Experiencing Prescription Drug Harms [print version]](/sites/default/files/2019-05/CCSA-Care-Pathways-Older-Adult-Prescription-Drug-Treatment-Print-2016-en.jpg)
Care Pathway for Older Adults Experiencing Prescription Drug Harms [print version]
Outlines the continuum of care to provide quality treatment for treating older adults who...
Effectiveness of Multidimensional Family Therapy for Reducing Substance Use among Youth (Rapid Review)
Examines the effectiveness of multidimensional family therapy (MDFT) for reducing substance use...
![Care Pathway for Youth Experiencing Prescription Drug Harms [print version]](/sites/default/files/2019-05/CCSA-Care-Pathways-Youth-Prescription-Drug-Treatment-Print-2016-en.jpg)
Care Pathway for Youth Experiencing Prescription Drug Harms [print version]
Outlines the continuum of care to provide quality treatment for youth who experience harm from...
Publications from 2010 to 2014
Trauma-informed Care (The Essentials of ... Series)
Systems Approach Workbook: System Mapping Tools
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Systems Approach Workbook: Collaboration
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Systems Approach Workbook: Socioeconomic Determinants of Health
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
National Treatment Indicators Report: 2011-2012 Data
Substance Use Prevention and Health Promotion (The Essentials of ... Series)
Seeking Safety: The Benefits of Gender-specific versus Co-Educational Therapy (Rapid Review)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Effective Interventions to Manage Symptoms of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal in Seniors (Rapid Review)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Systems Approach Workbook: Valuing People with Lived Experience
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
National Treatment Indicators Report: 2010-2011 Data
Systems Approach Workbook: Integrating Substance Use and Mental Health Systems
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Systems Approach Workbook: Quality Improvement and a Systems Approach to Substance Use
Systems Approach Workbook: Systems Approach Glossary
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Systems Approach Workbook: Communications Tools: Sample Key Messages
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Systems Approach Workbook: Communications Tools: Developing a Communications Plan
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
![Systems Approach Workbook [presentation]](/sites/default/files/2019-05/nts-systems-approach-communications-tools-powerpoint-2012-en.jpg)
Systems Approach Workbook [presentation]
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Systems Approach Workbook: Implementation Plan Template
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Systems Approach Workbook: Context Analysis Template
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Systems Approach Workbook: Systems Thinking and Complexity in Substance Use Systems
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Trends in Drug Use Among Youth (Topic Summary)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Systems Approach (Summary Table)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Systems Approach Workbook: Working with Teams
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Systems Approach Workbook: Change Management Module: Background
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Systems Approach Workbook: A Resource for Improving Substance Use Systems and Services
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Systems Approach Workbook: Change Management Module: Implementation
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Systems Approach Workbook: Change Management Module: Preparation
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Systems Approach Workbook: Change Management Module: Sustainability
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Systems Approach Workbook: A Systems Approach to Substance Use in Canada: Developing a Continuum of Services and Supports
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
National Treatment Indicators Report: 2009-2010 Data
Systems Approach Workbook: Background: Developing A Systems Approach to Substance Use in Canada
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Systems Approach Workbook: Case Study: Creating Connections: Alberta’s Addictions and Mental Health Action Plan
Systems Approach Workbook: Case Study: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s System Improvement through Service Collaboratives initiative
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Publications before 2010
Report in Short: TheTiered Model of Services and Supports
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
A Systems Approach to Substance Use in Canada: Recommendations for a National Treatment Strategy
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Harm Reduction: What’s in a Name?
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Drug Treatment Courts FAQ
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Self-Harm Among Criminalized Women
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Needle Exchange Programs (NEPs) FAQs
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Addresses some...
Supervised Injection Facilities (SIFs): FAQs
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Addresses some of...
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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.
