Summarizes the effects of opioids on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that opioids can cause sedation and drowsiness while driving.
Examines consultations held to refresh the National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada.
Outlines multiple models of collaboration among addiction and mental health treatment providers, as well as primary care workers, that can help improve the delivery of services and support to patients.
Reviews recent research on the effects of alcohol through a sex and gender lens. With a focus on women, it examines the sex-specific effects of alcohol on male and female bodies, including on reproductive health, and reviews the differences…
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
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.
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Summarizes the effects of sedatives on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that sedatives can cause delayed reaction time and drowsiness while 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This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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.
We’re hosting a new series of webinars focused on answering questions about improving substance use health at the community level.
Intended to accompany the Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project: Cross-Canada Report on the Use of Drugs from the Unregulated Supply, 2021-2023 Data series.
Summarizes discussions from a series of events held in 2017 and 2018 with experts from Canada and the U.S. The report compiles key messages and actions for consideration in addressing the opioid crisis.
