Summarizes the effects of opioids on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that opioids can cause sedation and drowsiness while driving.
Summarizes the effects of sedatives on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that sedatives can cause delayed reaction time and drowsiness while driving…
Highlights key data from the Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Youth, Older Adults & Stigma report.
Examines levels of evidence for using cannabis for various conditions such as chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, anxiety, PTSD, fibromyalgia and more. It also highlights the conditions for which…
In 2013, CCSA first drew attention to the harms being experienced by Canadians from prescription drugs by launching the collaborative report,…
Ottawa, April 16, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) will be appearing today at the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology to share its views on Bill C-45, the Cannabis…
Analyzes results from student drug use surveys to report on trends and inform decision making before the legalization of cannabis. The report concludes that up to one-third of students in grades 7 to 12 reported using cannabis, although overall…
Summarizes how provincial and territorial governments can provide the framework for developing and implementing municipal alcohol policies in Canadian communities. The report outlines factors to take into consideration, as well as the benefits of…
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET
Presents the results of interviews with individuals who provided harm reduction or medical services at music festivals held in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec between May and July 2017.
Presents opioid and fentanyl use trends and describes whether expected substance use aligned with actual substance contents.
Appendix for a Progress Report on the Joint Statement of Action to Address the Opioid Crisis in Canada. Provides details of actions on the commitments in the statement for all governments and organizations that have signed it.
