A review of the published literature to identify the key features of rapid access models designed to improve access to and engagement with substance use treatment services, as well as the extent to which these models achieved their goals.
Summarizes the technical report on student drug use surveys taken before legalization. The report concludes that up to one-third of students in grades 7 to 12 reported using cannabis, although overall use decreased in the past decade.
Summarizes research on the use of MDMA (street named ecstasy or molly), a synthetically derived chemical used recreationally. Less than 1% of Canadian aged 15 and older reported past-year use of ecstasy and 1 in 25 youth in grades 10–12 reported…
Presents CCSA’s recommendations for Health Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substance Strategy.
Summarizes how to build effective partnerships between communities and youth to reduce alcohol harms. The infographic highlights how to build an effective partnership, understand indicators of harm and plan a coordinated local response.
An infographic that shows how using cannabis can affect physical and mental health. Learn how using cannabis can affect your mental health, ability to drive, respiratory system and other parts of your life.
Facilitates conversations and increases awareness of the stigma that surrounds people who use substances, their support networks and service providers in the community. Developed in partnership with the Community Addictions Peer Support…
Illustrates survey data on cannabis use among Canadian grade 7 to 12 students between 2007 and 2015. This infographic shows that 1 in 3 students used cannabis, although use is declining, and 14 years was the average age of first use. Based on…
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 disorders, as well as ways to reduce the risks from…
Reviews research about the relationship between cannabis use and a number of mental health conditions.
Summarizes the technical report of the same name on publicly funded services for substance use treatment in Canada.
