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Illustrates data on substance use treatment in Prince Edward Island in 2017–2018.

Presents the results of interviews with individuals who provided harm reduction or medical services at music festivals held in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec between May and July 2017.

Summarizes data on the use of opioids, including the medical and nonmedical use, effects and legal status. The rate of deaths due to opioid toxicity increased by 91 per cent during the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Illustrates comparative situations (stable housing, stable employment, family activities, ability to pay bills and planning for the future) of life in addiction versus life in recovery, based on a survey of 855 people. 

Illustrates data on substance use treatment in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2016–2017.

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…

Summarizes the evidence on how different levels of drinking are likely to impact different aspects of health and safety, as well as the extent of risk posed at varying levels of intoxication.

Highlights how drinking alcohol increases the risk of dying before the age of 75 (also known as premature death). With simple visuals, shows how many people out of 1,000 could die early based on the number of standard drinks they consume each…

Presents stimulant use trends and describes whether expected substance use aligned with actual substance contents. Data were collected from harm reduction sites in seven regions across Canada that participated in the Community Urinalysis and Self…

Summarizes four important facts currently known about COVID-19 and how it can affect people who smoke or vape cannabis products.

Illustrates data on substance use treatment in Prince Edward Island in 2016–2017.

Featuring Dr. Hakique Virani, Public Health and Addiction Medicine Specialist, as this year’s Keynote Speaker.