Justine Renard finds the most exciting part of her career is the chance to contribute to improving the mental health of those suffering from addiction and other brain disorders. She joined CCSA in September 2019.
12:00–1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Since legalization in 2018, cannabis consumption trends continue to inform our understanding of the associated health and mental health risks.
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Date: November 30, 2020, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST. – Register now
With almost 100 people in attendance, we co-hosted the Concurrent Disorders Virtual Summit in early February 2026 with Homewood Research Institute (HRI). Insights from participants are helping improve integrated care for people living with…
Examines the average alcohol consumption of people in Canada and where it falls within the risk zones outlined in Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health (CGAH).
Ottawa, May 22, 2019 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are partnering to provide $4.5 million to support research that will help governments to…
John Weber is a professor in the School of Pharmacy at Memorial University in St. John’s, N.L. He conducts research on the protective effects of natural products in animal and cellular models of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson…
François joined the team of CCSA as a Senior Scientist and Special Policy Advisor in February 2024. He was previously a scientific advisor at the National Public Health Institute of Quebec for 17 years, specializing in public policy.
Illustrates key context and data on workplace culture related to substance use in the construction industry. Information is based on input from a national study about workplace policies and practices related to substance use and working in…
The substance use and addiction workforce provides important care for people who use or have used substances. Research helps us to understand better the challenges that the workforce faces and how it can be supported to provide the best possible…
Illustrates key context and data on use and perception related to substance use by individuals in safety-sensitive positions (positions that pose potential risks to self, co-workers, the public or the environment).
Raadiya is committed to using evidence-based research to inform policies that improve the lives of people affected by substance use.
