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Summarizes data on the use and risky use of alcohol, including information on drinking patterns, effects on youth and older adults, legal status, costs and impact on health care.

Provides introductory information and a set of exercises to engage youth in meaningful discussions and conversations about cannabis. This guide takes a harm reduction approach to talking with youth about cannabis.

Illustrates key context and data on policies and training related to substance use by individuals in safety-sensitive positions (positions that pose potential risks to self, co-workers, the public or the environment).

Summarizes the technical report of the same name that was undertaken to increase our understanding of youth perceptions about cannabis in order to inform the development of prevention initiatives.

An infographic that shows how using cannabis can affect physical and mental health. Learn how using cannabis can affect your mental health, ability to drive, respiratory system and other parts of your life. 

Outlines the continuum of care to provide quality treatment for treating older adults who experience harms from psychoactive prescription drugs.

Examines consultations held to refresh the National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada.

There is a lot of information available on the Internet about the health impacts of different substances. Some of this information is accurate and some is not.

One-page poster that highlights four important things currently known about COVID-19 and how it can affect people who smoke or vape cannabis products. This poster accompanies the evidence summary resource, COVID-19 and Cannabis Smoking and Vaping…