Matthew Bonn has living experience with substance use and has survived many toxic drug events. His substance use has led him to being incarcerated and contracting hepatitis C, but it has also led him to getting involved with substance use health–…
CCSA and U.S. Embassy Host 6th Cross-Country Speaking Series Event
Case study describes the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa’s Brain Builders Lab project.
Presents the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction’s submission to the Office of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Controlled Substances and Overdose Response Directorate at Health Canada, as part of consultations.
Examines how biological, behavioural and social factors in early developmental years relate to substance use later in life. Looking at key brain nuclei that form the neural substrates of substance abuse, evidence indicates a powerful interplay of…
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, provincial and territorial governments have designated liquor stores as essential businesses permitted to stay open.
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
CCSA developed the three-page Guide to Cannabis for Older Adults in partnership with the Canadian Coalition for Senior’s Mental Health. It outlines what cannabis is and how it is used, as well as the health risks and potential benefits of…
Canada lacks a standardized set of national indicators to adequately measure the full impact of drug-impaired driving (DID). This report summaries consultations with over 100 DID experts from across Canada. They provide insight on how DID data…
Examines the various options and evidence on the decriminalization of controlled substances as a means to reduce harms.
Based on the report, Heavy Episodic Drinking Among Post-secondary Students, this tool summarizes the ideas provided by students to address heavy episodic drinking on campus. This resource is for groups working to understand student perspectives…
