Provides guidelines on how to have a discussion on youth cannabis use in a community. Building on The Effects of Cannabis Use during Adolescence, this guide recognizes that many youth and adults are still confused about the effects of marijuana…
Discusses voluntary and regulatory approaches to advance an accountable, accessible and inclusive continuum of safe, quality substance use and addiction services and supports across Canada.
Highlights the single recommended indicator for enhancing and standardizing the collection of drug-impaired driving public opinion survey data across Canada.
Presents the latest clinical evidence on cannabis use and impaired driving among Canadians.
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Defines what drug treatment courts (DTCs) are, situates them in Canada’s current substance use environment and reviews issues related to outcomes.
Outlines the continuum of care to provide quality treatment for treating older adults who experience harms from psychoactive prescription drugs.
Summarizes Canadian rates of calling 9-1-1 in drug poisoning situations, which greatly impacts the probability of surviving a drug-related overdose.
Case study outlines several Brain Builders Lab projects. Throughout the two-year duration of the Lab, several Brain Builders encountered challenges. Despite this, all remained strong champions for the brain story and much can be learned from…
Outlines the continuum of care to provide quality treatment for youth who experience harm from psychoactive prescription drugs.
Provides resources to promote National Addiction Awareness Week 2018.
Examines the harms and effects of cannabis use on the brains and behaviour of youth, including the link between cannabis and mental illness. Experts contribute chapters on effects of cannabis use by youth, links between cannabis and mental…
