Provides tips and guidance for individuals considering changing their alcohol consumption to a lower-risk level. This self-help resource can be used independently or with the guidance of a healthcare provider.
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Nanos research performed this opinion poll in the weeks leading up to cannabis legalization in October 2018. It contains the detailed results of the survey of 1,000 Canadians about their opinions on the impending legalization of cannabis. …
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.
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
The National Treatment Indicators (NTI) project is led by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), in collaboration with the NTI Working Group.
Speaking notes for the presentation by Dr. Amy Porath, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, to the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. The meeting took place on April 16, 2018 and was to discuss Bill C-…
Summarizes information, including concerns and legal status, on a number of synthetic amphetamine-type stimulants that go under the name “bath salts.” The alerts notes that people under the influence report hallucinations, paranoia, chest pain…
Examines the relationship between substance use and suicide among youth. This summary is intended to inform substance use treatment providers, suicide prevention and youth workers about the common risks and protective factors between suicide and…
In 2013, CCSA first drew attention to the harms being experienced by Canadians from prescription drugs by launching the collaborative report,…
Illustrates that you can reduce the risks of alcohol by sticking to the limits of the Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. Suggests that “fear of missing out” should apply to fear of not remembering the next morning what you did the night before…
Presents key facts, social media graphics and messaging to help organizations raise awareness of pediatric cannabis poisoning through public education campaigns.
