Summarizes a networking and planning workshop held November 2023 with members of research teams who received Health Canada funding through the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and the Mental Health Commission of Canada to study the…
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Summarizes the technical report of the same name that was undertaken to increase our understanding of youth perceptions about cannabis in order to inform the development of prevention initiatives.
A handout with frequently asked questions for people considering using cannabis for their health conditions. Explains what cannabinoids are and what risks to consider when self-medicating with cannabis.
Summarizes mechanisms through which COVID-19, alcohol and cannabis use may influence one another reciprocally. COVID-19 may influence alcohol and cannabis use through stress and anxiety, loneliness and boredom, and changes in daily routine.
Examines the consumption habits, health problems and crime related to alcohol use by youth in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The report reveals that hospital admissions for alcohol-related medical emergencies were frequent and serious among young adults and…
Poster outlines practical actions we can take to help to address the opioid crisis and save lives. Includes information about naloxone kits, using non-stigmatizing language and finding support for opioid dependance.
Case study examines the Valley Community Services Society’s Brain Builders Lab project. The Brain Builder, from the Valley Community Services Society in Creston, BC, integrated brain story science into her own organization, Valley Community…
Summarizes the effects of substance use disorders on health through data on days spent in hospital and the cost of hospitalizations due to alcohol, opioids and cannabis use. Data indicates that alcohol has the highest impact on hospital use.
This guide provides healthcare professionals with the questions they need to ask youth to start a meaningful conversation about the risk associated with vaping cannabis.
Looks at how specific patterns of substance use may increase suicide risk. Highlights intersecting factors, such as the type of substance and the amount consumed, as well as biological and social influences.
Welcome. Welcome to the International Women and Addiction Symposium* Website. Women with addiction face unique challenges in the areas of stigma, trauma, co-occurring disorders, gender inequalities and motherhood.
