Welcome to the Youth section of the CCSA Web Archive Library.
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Publications from 2020
Youth in Wellness — Activity Checklist
Features a list of activities that youth can participate in to boost their mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The activity list is part of CCSA’s Youth...
Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Alberta
Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Alberta, including prevalence of use,...
Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: British Columbia
Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in British Columbia, including prevalence of...
Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Manitoba
Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Manitoba, including prevalence of use,...
Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Newfoundland and Labrador
Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Newfoundland and Labrador, including...
Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Nova Scotia
Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Nova Scotia, including prevalence of use,...
Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Ontario
Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Ontario, including prevalence of use,...
Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Prince Edward Island
Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Prince Edward Island, including prevalence...
Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Quebec
Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Quebec, including prevalence of use,...
Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Saskatchewan
Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Saskatchewan, including prevalence of use,...
Publications from 2019
![Cannabis Use among Canadian Students [infographic]](/sites/default/files/2019-05/CCSA-Canadian-Students-Cannabis-Harms-Risks-Infographic-2019-en_0.jpg)
Cannabis Use among Canadian Students [infographic]
Illustrates survey data on cannabis use among Canadian grade 7 to 12 students between 2007 and 2015. This infographic shows that 1 in 3 students used cannabis, although use is...
Cannabis Use, Harms and Perceived Risks among Canadian Students (Technical Report)
Analyzes results from student drug use surveys to report on trends and inform decision making...
Cannabis Use, Harms and Perceived Risks among Canadian Students (Report at a Glance)
Summarizes the technical report on student drug use surveys taken before legalization. The...
Publications from 2018
Student Suggestions to Reduce Heavy Episodic Drinking: Tool
Based on the report, Heavy Episodic Drinking Among Post-secondary Students, this tool summarizes...
![How to Mobilize a Community to Address Alcohol Harms among Young People [infographic]](/sites/default/files/2022-06/CCSA-Youth-Alcohol-Intoxication-Infographic-2018-en.jpg)
Youth Alcohol Intoxication [infographic]
Illustrates data (age, frequency, gender and amount consumed) on emergency room visits attributable to youth alcohol intoxication in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Heavy Episodic Drinking Among Post-secondary Students: Influencing Factors and Implications (Report)
Using data gathered through focus groups conducted with post-secondary students, examines the...
Heavy Episodic Drinking Among Post-secondary Students: Influencing Factors and Implications (Report at a Glance)
Summarizes a study that examines the various factors that contribute to heavy episodic drinking...
Youth Alcohol Use and Its Harms: Case Study in the Community of Sherbrooke (Report)
Examines the consumption habits, health problems and crime related to alcohol use by youth in...
Youth Alcohol Use and Its Harms: Case Study in the Community of Sherbrooke (Report at a Glance)
Summarizes a technical report of the same name that examines the consumption habits,...
![How to Mobilize a Community to Address Alcohol Harms among Young People [infographic]](/sites/default/files/2019-04/PEP-AH-Mobilize-Community-Alcohol-Harms-Youth-Infographic-2018-en.jpg)
How to Mobilize a Community to Address Alcohol Harms among Young People [infographic]
Summarizes how to build effective partnerships between communities and youth to reduce alcohol...
Non-medical Prescription Stimulant Use among Post-secondary Students (Topic Summary)
Examines the prevalence of non-medical prescription stimulants use by college and university...
Publications from 2017
Youth Sport Participation and Substance Use: Understanding the Relationship (Topic Summary)
Examines the relationship between sport and youth substance use. While sport involvement is...
What Students Think about Drinking and Alcohol Policies: Feedback on the #RethinkTheDrink Talkback Tour
Canadian Youth Perceptions on Cannabis (Report at a Glance)
Summarizes the technical report of the same name that was undertaken to examine the common...
Canadian Youth Perceptions on Cannabis (Report)
Reports on a study examining common misconceptions about cannabis held by youth, where gaps in evidence-based information exist and how best to move forward with cannabis...
Publications from 2016
Substance Use, Sport and Youth: Canadian Surveys
Substance Use and Suicide among Youth: Prevention and Intervention Strategies (Topic Summary)
Examines the relationship between substance use and suicide among youth. This summary is...
Guide to Facilitate Discussions about Youth Cannabis Use in Your Community
Provides guidelines on how to have a discussion on youth cannabis use in a community. Building...
Youth Sport Programs that Address Substance Use — An Environmental Scan
Examines North American youth sport programs that contain substance use education to determine...
Youth Sport Programs that Address Substance Use (Report at a Glance)
Summarizes a technical report of the same name that examines the effectiveness of sport programs...
![Help Your Teen Understand What's Fact and Fiction about Marijuana [infographic]](/sites/default/files/2019-05/CCSA-Marijuana-Fact-and-Fiction-Infographic-2016-en.jpg)
Help Your Teen Understand What's Fact and Fiction about Marijuana [infographic]
Neuroscience in Youth Drug Prevention Programs (Topic Summary)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Publications from 2010 to 2014
What Canadian Youth Think about Cannabis (Report in Short)
Summarizes the technical report of the same name that was undertaken to increase our...
Sport and Youth Substance Use: Findings from a Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Childhood and Adolescent Pathways to Substance Use Disorders (Report in Short)
Summarizes the Substance Use in Canada report of the same name that examines the complex...
What Canadian Youth Think About Cannabis: Technical Report
Examines data of cannabis use among Canadian youth in order to increase understanding of youth...
Services and Supports for Youth Substance Use Treatment (Topic Summary)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Evaluating Substance Use Prevention Campaign Messages for Youth Audiences
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Ethical Youth Engagement for Substance Use Prevention Campaigns
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
The Value of Student Alcohol and Drug Use Surveys
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Examines the value...
Universal, Family-based Substance Abuse Prevention for Youth (Rapid Review)
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Childhood and Adolescent Pathways to Substance Use Disorders (Report)
Examines how biological, behavioural and social factors in early developmental years relate to...
Publications before 2010
Substance Abuse in Canada: Youth in Focus
Examines the issues of youth substance use and abuse. The study provides information on prevention and harm reduction programs, neuroscience evidence, and recommendations to...
Risks Associated with Tobacco Use in Youth Aged 15–19: Analysis Drawn from the 2004 Canadian Addiction Survey
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It...
Youth Volatile Solvent Abuse 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...
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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.
