Summarizes recommendations that emerged from a two-day meeting we hosted with national and international experts to identify a path toward implementing a standard THC unit in Canada. It also includes key actions and considerations in areas that…
Frank Crichlow is deeply committed to substance use health–related work. He is driven by the expertise, knowledge and dedication he brings to the table. The challenging nature of this work fuels his motivation and passion for the field of…
Angie Hamilton became involved in substance use health–related work from her indirect lived experience as many of her family members have experienced substance use disorders.
Poster offering information on how the connection between animals and humans can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The poster also provides tips for reducing the harms associated with using alcohol, cannabis…
Examines the co-occurrence of substance use and mental health disorders. It argues that concurrent disorders are a significant health issue, but the system of care for them is fractured.
Appendix for a Progress Report on the Joint Statement of Action to Address the Opioid Crisis in Canada. Provides details of actions on the commitments in the statement for all governments and organizations that have signed it.
Case study describes the Salvation Army’s Bethany Hope Centre’s Brain Builders Lab project.
Presents an overview of Canada’s impaired driving laws and data on the extent of both alcohol- and drug-impaired driving in Canada.
Examines the issues of youth substance use and abuse.
Description: Learn more about the development of the Opening Minds Provider Attitudes Towards Opioid Use Scale (OM-PATOS) and how it can be used to systematically measure the attitudes and helping behaviours of first responders…
Matthew Young has been working in the field of substance use and addiction for over 20 years and leads CCSA’s substance use epidemiology research activities, which includes co-chairing the scientific committee tasked with estimating the economic…
Illustrates data on substance use treatment in the Northwest Territories in 2017–2018. Data includes the number of people in treatment for substance use, what substances people are receiving treatment for, the median age and the proportion of…
