Case study summarizes the Brain Builders Lab project from Durham’s Best Start network. Durham’s Best Start network, brings together representatives from the early learning community and children’s services.
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 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.
Case study examines Alberta Health Services (AHS) Brain Builders Lab project. The team consisted of AHS Health Promotion Facilitators who work directly with AHS staff and community partners to support mental health promotion and addiction…
Case study summarizes Horizon Health Network’s Brain Builders Lab project. The team’s goal was to bring Brain Story science to Horizon staff across New Brunswick with the aim of helping caregivers bridge the gap between knowledge and practice.
Presents highlights from the Brain Builders Lab, CCSA’s forum and workshop on adverse childhood experiences and substance use, held March 4–5, 2019, in Ottawa. The report also summarizes lessons learned and next steps.
Summarizes the effects of substance use disorders on health through data on days spent in hospital and the cost of hospitalizations due to alcohol, opioids and cannabis use. Data indicates that alcohol has the highest impact on hospital use.
