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Most Recent Publications

Report

Implementing a Standard THC Unit in Canada - What We Heard

June 11, 2026

Summarizes findings from two national consultations on implementing a standard THC unit in...

Report

Parameters for a Standard THC Unit in Canada

June 11, 2026

Presents the rationale for establishing a standard THC unit for Canada. A standard THC unit for Canada is defined as a set amount of the primary psychoactive constituent in...

Workbook

Playbook for Action: Practical Interventions Small Cities Can Use to Tackle Canada’s Substance Use Crisis

May 22, 2026

Features municipally-led practical interventions that small cities and towns can use to tackle...

Workbook

Playbook for Action: Implementation Guide

May 22, 2026

Features municipally-led practical interventions that small cities and towns can use to tackle Canada’s substance use crisis. Developed with the recommendations and input...

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Evidence Brief

Workplaces and Substance Use: Exploring Gender-Related Factors

April 10, 2026

Provides key context and data for employers and other organizations such as unions, associations...

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Topic Summary

CCENDU Issue 7 (Part 2): Stimulant Use and Related Harms in Canada — Drivers and Adaptive Responses

March 17, 2026

This issue is the second of a special two-part series. Part 2 examines key factors driving...

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Evidence Brief

Addressing Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome in Canada

January 21, 2026

Highlights key information on Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) in Canada, an underrecognized condition that is linked to frequent cannabis use and exposure to high-THC...

Topic Summary

CCENDU Issue 7 (Part 1): Stimulant Use and Related Harms in Canada - Recent Trends

January 19, 2026

This issue is a special two-part series. The first part features a regional breakdown of reports...

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Report

Online Gambling Among Young Canadian Adults: A Call to Action

November 12, 2025

Highlights how young people in Canada, aged 18 to 29, are at higher risk of suffering from high...

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Newsletter

CCENDU Issue 6: Recent Trends in Opioid-Related Toxicity Deaths in Canada: Examining a Potential Decrease

August 29, 2025

This issue features a regional breakdown of reports from six CCENDU sites and three drug checking...

Report

Your Drink Your Call - Dissemination Guide

August 1, 2025

Both guides provide practical tools, digital and print assets, and evidence-based recommendations to help campuses in raising awareness about Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and...

Alcohol Consumption and Adherence to Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health

March 31, 2025

Know Your Standard Drink — Summary Poster

May 12, 2025

Timmins Summit Summary Report

December 20, 2024

Opioid Agonist Therapy Poster

November 8, 2024

Opioid Agonist Therapy

October 24, 2024

Alcohol Deficit in Canada: 6 Things You Need to Know

September 11, 2024

Gambling Availability and Advertising in Canada: A Call to Action

June 28, 2024

A Standard THC Unit in Canada: Recommendations for Implementation

June 26, 2024

Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids

April 18, 2024

Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids

April 18, 2024

What does research say about treating medical conditions with cannabis and cannabinoids?

April 18, 2024

Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Stakeholder Toolkit

August 11, 2023

Knowing Your Limits with Alcohol: A Practical Guide to Assessing Your Drinking

August 2, 2023

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Drinking less is better: Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health — Youth Version

May 5, 2023

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Public Summary: Drinking Less Is Better (Brochure)

May 4, 2023

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Public Summary: Drinking Less Is Better (Poster)

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Public Summary: Drinking Less Is Better (Infographic)

January 16, 2023

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Public Summary: Drinking Less Is Better (Poster)

January 16, 2023

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report

January 16, 2023

Knowing Your Limits with Cannabis: A Practical Guide to Assessing Your Cannabis Use

April 13, 2022

Talking Pot with Youth: A Cannabis Communication Guide for Youth Allies

April 1, 2020

Online Gambling Among Young Canadian Adults: A Call to Action

November 12, 2025

GLP-1s to Support Substance Use Health

September 2, 2025

Drug Checking Symposium, Montreal, February 24–25, 2025: Summary Report

May 29, 2025

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How to Prevent and Reduce Substance Use Harms for Youth: What Youth Say Works

May 8, 2025