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.
Summarizes four important facts currently known about COVID-19 and how it can affect people who smoke or vape cannabis products.
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…
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.
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…
Highlights impacts from CCSA’s Stigma Ends with Me activities, including workshops, release of a stigma primer and other campaigns.
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…
Presents substance 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…
