Summarizes data on the use of cocaine, including the harms and effects, legal status and access to treatment. While the percentage of cocaine use by Canadians is low (about 2%), the rate of past year use among those aged 20 to 24 is increasing.…
Summarizes data on the use of methamphetamine, including the harms and effects, legal status, hospitalization and access to treatment.
Summarizes preliminary information about the impact of COVID-19 on the illegal drug supply, the provision of harm reduction services and the associated health impacts for people who use drugs. Data were compiled from multiple sources across…
This conference brings together delegates drawn from the areas of public health and safety, traffic, and transport psychology, public health, law, medicine, economics, law enforcement, public policy, education, pharmacology, toxicology, forensic…
Submitted to the Standing Committee on Finance October 2022.
Poster provides an overview of how opioids are used to manage pain as part of a wider strategy alongside non-medical therapies. Also provides information about the risks of opioid dependence and links to further opioid-related resources.
Provides a brief recap of the daily events during CCSA’s Issues of Substance conference in November 2021. The report also provides overviews and key takeaways from the presentations of keynote speakers and invited guests, as well as the…
Highlights trends in survey responses from people who use drugs about preferred opioids and stimulants, polysubstance use and method of use. The infographic also recommends actions to reduce harms associated with the unpredictability of the…
Based on the report, Heavy Episodic Drinking Among Post-secondary Students, this tool summarizes the ideas provided by students to address heavy episodic drinking on campus. This resource is for groups working to understand student perspectives…
Summarizes findings from two published journal articles we co-authored on growing cannabis at home before and after legalization. It also identifies areas for further research.
An educational forum for front-line addiction workers, social workers, EAP professionals and peer referral agents. Participants can register for entry level, intermediate or advanced courses and workshops and can receive Continuing Educational…
