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GLP-1s to Support Substance Use Health
Reviews recent evidence exploring the use of GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) to support people living with substance use disorders, systemic barriers to...
CCENDU Issue 6: Recent Trends in Opioid-Related Toxicity Deaths in Canada: Examining a Potential Decrease
National Research Priorities for Cannabis
Synthesizes the results of CCSA’s meeting in collaboration with Health Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and...
Drug Checking Symposium, Montreal, February 24–25, 2025: Summary Report
Summarizes the keynotes, panels and breakout discussions held at the 2nd Drug Checking Symposium...
Alcohol Consumption and Adherence to Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health
Examines the average alcohol consumption of people in Canada and where it falls within the risk...
Know Your Standard Drink — Summary Poster
Helps you understand what a standard drink is and how consuming smaller drinks or ones with lower alcohol content can reduce your health risks. Uses clears images to show...
How to Prevent and Reduce Substance Use Harms for Youth: What Youth Say Works
Intended for anyone who works with or supports youth including educators, service providers,...
Involuntary Treatment for Severe Substance Use Disorders
Explains what involuntary treatment is and examines its effectiveness by focusing on the...
Updating the Provisions for Hospitals and Practitioners in Regulations Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
Presents the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction’s submission to the Office of...
Timmins Summit Summary Report
Summarizes the Timmins Summit, held in partnership with the City of Timmins. A wide-ranging group of municipal leaders, healthcare professionals, policy makers and community...
An Environmental Scan of Drug-Checking Services in Canada: Final Report
Provides a snapshot of the drug-checking services landscape in Canada, including existing...
Popular Publications by Substance
Alcohol Consumption and Adherence to Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health
Know Your Standard Drink — Summary Poster
Timmins Summit Summary Report
Opioid Agonist Therapy Poster
Opioid Agonist Therapy
Alcohol Deficit in Canada: 6 Things You Need to Know
Gambling Availability and Advertising in Canada: A Call to Action
A Standard THC Unit in Canada: Recommendations for Implementation
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
What does research say about treating medical conditions with cannabis and cannabinoids?
Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Stakeholder Toolkit
Knowing Your Limits with Alcohol: A Practical Guide to Assessing Your Drinking
Drinking less is better: Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health — Youth Version
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Public Summary: Drinking Less Is Better (Brochure)
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Public Summary: Drinking Less Is Better (Infographic)
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Public Summary: Drinking Less Is Better (Poster)
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report
Knowing Your Limits with Cannabis: A Practical Guide to Assessing Your Cannabis Use
Talking Pot with Youth: A Cannabis Communication Guide for Youth Allies
Top Publications of Popular Topics
GLP-1s to Support Substance Use Health
Drug Checking Symposium, Montreal, February 24–25, 2025: Summary Report
How to Prevent and Reduce Substance Use Harms for Youth: What Youth Say Works
Involuntary Treatment for Severe Substance Use Disorders
Timmins Summit Summary Report
An Environmental Scan of Drug-Checking Services in Canada: Final Report
Drug Checking Poster
Opioid Agonist Therapy Poster
Supervised Consumption Sites Poster
Supervised Consumption Sites
Drug Checking
Opioid Agonist Therapy
Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project: Cross-Canada Trends in Stimulant Use 2021–2023
Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project: Trends in Benzodiazepine Use 2021–2023
Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project: Cross-Canada Trends in Opioid Use 2021–2023
Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project: Methods Report for 2021–2023 Data
Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project: Overall Cross-Canada Trends in Substance Use, 2021–2023
Impaired Driving in Canada
Administrative Sanctions for Alcohol and Drug Use by Drivers
Resources for Reducing Substance Use Harms
Summit on Family Medicine’s Role in Improving Health Outcomes for People Who Use Substances: Meeting Report
Do Drugs Contain What We Think They Contain? Results from CUSP: The Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project
National Family and Prevention Summit Report
Our Shared Future: Priorities for Cannabis Research: Cannabis Networking Event Summary Report 2024
First Nations, Métis and Inuit National Partnership Building Roundtable Meeting Report
Drug Checking Symposium 2023 Report: October 5–7, 2023
In-Patient Treatment for Substance Use in Canada
Workplaces and Substance Use: Construction Industry
Workplaces and Substance Use: Oil and Gas Industry
Workplaces and Substance Use: Forestry Industry
Workplaces and Substance Use: Mining Industry
Workplaces and Substance Use: Safety-Sensitive Positions
Workplaces and Substance Use: Non-Safety-Sensitive Positions
Workplaces and Substance Use: Construction Industry – Use and Perceptions
Workplaces and Substance Use: Construction Industry – Policies and Training
Workplaces and Substance Use: Construction Industry – Stigma
Workplaces and Substance Use: Construction Industry – Workplace Culture
Workplaces and Substance Use: Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Use and Perceptions
Workplaces and Substance Use: Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Policies and Training
Workplaces and Substance Use: Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Stigma
Workplaces and Substance Use: Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Workplace Culture
Workplaces and Substance Use: Safety-Sensitive Positions – Use and Perceptions
Workplaces and Substance Use: Safety-Sensitive Positions – Policies and Training
Workplaces and Substance Use: Safety-Sensitive Positions – Stigma
Workplaces and Substance Use: Safety-Sensitive Positions – Workplace Culture
Workplaces and Substance Use: Non–Safety-Sensitive Positions – Use and Perceptions
Workplaces and Substance Use: Non–Safety-Sensitive Positions – Policies and Training
Workplaces and Substance Use: Non–Safety-Sensitive Positions – Stigma
Workplaces and Substance Use: Non–Safety-Sensitive Positions – Workplace Culture
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A Guide to Cannabis for Older Adults
CCSA developed the three-page Guide to Cannabis for Older Adults in partnership with the Canadian Coalition for Senior’s Mental Health.
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Psychiatric Conditions and Cannabis Use [infographic]
Based on findings from new research, the Psychiatric Conditions and Cannabis Use infographic illustrates pre-legalization trends in cannabis-related hospitalizations for mental and behavioural diso
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Psychotic Disorder and Cannabis Use: Canadian Hospitalization Trends, 2006–2015 [Report in Short]
Examines hospitalization trends related to cannabis use and mental and behavioural disorders between 2006 and 2015.
Exploring Expanded Response Options to Opioid Harms: Case Studies from Four Canadian Clinics
Case studies with four Canadian primary care providers who offer responses to opioid harms that extend beyond those outlined in the guidelines of the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misus
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Virtual Care for Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19 [infographic]
One-page poster that provides information about accessing virtual care for substance use and mental health during COVID-19.
![Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and Substance Use During Covid-19: How Animals Can Help [infographic]](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_feed_ccsa_505_x_357/public/2020-06/CCSA-COVID-19-Coping-with-Stress-Anxiety-Substance-Use-Animals-Can-Help-Infographic-2020-en.jpg?h=e64ee5fe&itok=T0m2IGEI)
Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and Substance Use During Covid-19: How Animals Can Help [infographic]
Poster offering information on how the connection between animals and humans can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boredom and Stress Drives Increased Alcohol Consumption during COVID-19: NANOS Poll Summary Report
This report presents the results of the second Nanos poll commissioned by CCSA during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Methamphetamine, Cocaine and COVID-19 Health Risks [infographic]
One-page poster highlighting the health risks associated with using stimulants, including methamphetamine and cocaine, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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