Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Newfoundland and Labrador, including prevalence of use, perceptions of harm, cannabis use and driving, and dimensions of risk.
Summarizes information on novel synthetic opioids that can appear in counterfeit pharmaceuticals and illicit street drugs. This bulletin defines novel synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, and notes that the presence of these substances can…
This bulletin summarizes the risks and harms associated with nonmedical benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like substances that are increasingly being identified in drugs on the unregulated market, particularly drugs sold as opioids.…
Illustrates data on substance use treatment in Prince Edward Island in 2017–2018.
Summarizes mechanisms through which COVID-19, alcohol and cannabis use may influence one another reciprocally. COVID-19 may influence alcohol and cannabis use through stress and anxiety, loneliness and boredom, and changes in daily routine.
Illustrates key context and data on stigma related to substance use in the construction industry. Information is based on input from a national study about workplace policies and practices related to substance use and working in various…
The Western Canada Addiction Forum serves as an educational opportunity for those already in, or wishing to be in, the addictions field.
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
This publication highlights the key findings from Respiratory and Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis Smoking, the latest report in the Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis series. It explores the effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems (…
Summarizes findings from two published journal articles we co-authored on growing cannabis at home before and after legalization. It also identifies areas for further research.
Illustrates data on substance use treatment in the Northwest Territories in 2016–2017. 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…
Illustrates key context and data on use and perception related to substance use by individuals in safety-sensitive positions (positions that pose potential risks to self, co-workers, the public or the environment).
