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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.
Based on research to which CCSA contributed, summarizes the social and economic costs of cannabis collisions in Canadian provinces in 2012. Data indicates that fatalities have the highest costs.
Intended for policy and decision makers working in health, technology, social services, and diversity and inclusion, this brief outlines six recommendations for ways to improve access to and experiences with virtual substance use care for equity-…
This report presents the results of the second Nanos poll commissioned by CCSA during the COVID-19 pandemic. The poll, commissioned in May 2020, focuses on how much people are drinking while staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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…
Summarizes the effects of cannabis on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that cannabis is one of the most common drugs found in young drivers who die…
Explains what supervised consumption sites (SCSs) are, what they do and how they help people. Also addresses how SCSs benefit communities and explores public concerns about them.
Explores Canadian physicians’ experiences and perspectives on using the fee-for-service remuneration model to care for patients with substance use disorders.
Explains what opioid agonist therapy (OAT) is, what it does and how it helps people. Also addresses how OAT benefits communities and explores public concerns about it.
Reviews the literature on approaches aimed at reducing drugged driving among youth. The evidence highlights four program models and three awareness campaigns that have proven promising in altering youth attitudes about drug use and driving.
Summarizes six research papers on various public safety aspects of cannabis legalization, which were presented at the Public Safety and Cannabis: Taking Stock of Knowledge Since Legalization symposium in January 2022.
