Summarizes the evidence drawn from worldwide evidence reviews, mathematical modelling, consultations and discussions. It aims to provide people in Canada with accurate and current information about the risks and harms associated with the use of…
Susan Russell-Csanyi brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work in substance use, addiction and social advocacy.
Reviews and updates the evidence on the effects of alcohol use on physical health, mental health and social harms. The report is intended for those interested in understanding the process followed in developing new alcohol consumption guidelines…
Chealsea De Moor wants to help normalize the conversation around substance use and addiction and to help individuals with substance use disorders whose behaviours are misunderstood.
Analyzes results from student drug use surveys to report on trends and inform decision making before the legalization of cannabis. The report concludes that up to one-third of students in grades 7 to 12 reported using cannabis, although overall…
Explains the Canadian drug treatment court (DTC) model and explores the extent to which it adheres to international standards of care for the design and delivery of evidence-based interventions for people with substance use challenges.
Created in 1995, the Canadian Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use draws its members from organizations in the public health, enforcement, treatment and hospital sectors that work in the areas of substance use surveillance, policy and…
Ottawa, November 22, 2019 — Canada is dealing with an ongoing opioid crisis. New cannabis products are ready to hit store shelves next month. Methamphetamine use is increasing in the prairies.
