Summarizes a study on the concurrent disorders of substance use and mental health. See the full report for more details.
This report examines the benefits and challenges harm reduction workers across Canada are facing as they continue to deal with the concurrent opioid-related toxicity emergency and COVID-19 pandemic.
Stacey Petersen has gained national recognition for his leadership in the addiction and mental health sector. He is a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, celebrating 37 years in recovery in October of 2024.
Summarizes the results of consultations with key informants across jurisdictions on the challenges of collecting and reporting data on substance use treatment.
Summarizes information on the potential for serious adverse health consequences from using illicit fentanyl.
Overview of facts, tips and resources to help Canadians cope with stress, anxiety and substance use during COVID-19. Topics covered include the signs and symptoms of anxiety or stress, and coping mechanisms like square breathing.
Examines how gender differences in cannabis perceptions and behaviours can increase the risk of cannabis-related harm among adolescent boys and girls.
Cannabis, Mental Health and Substance Use Health: Research Knowledge Exchange Event March 1, 6 and 7, 2023, Summary Report
This report presents the results of the second Nanos poll commissioned by CCSA during the COVID-19 pandemic. The poll, commissioned in May 2020, focuses on how much people are drinking while staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summarizes data on the use of opioids, including the medical and nonmedical use, effects and legal status. The rate of deaths due to opioid toxicity increased by 91 per cent during the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Complements the Cannabis Legalization: 2021–2022 Observations report, which examines the impact and implementation of the 2018 Cannabis Act. This topic summary focuses on areas where more investigation is needed from a research perspective.
