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.
Illustrates key context and data on workplace culture related to substance use by individuals in non–safety-sensitive positions (positions that pose low or no risk to self, co-workers, the public or the environment (e.g., office staff, retail…
Examines programs and strategies aimed at preventing or reducing prescription stimulant misuse in youth attending middle school, high school or post-secondary school. It describes the serious harms associated with prescription stimulant misuse in…
Examines the relationship between sport and youth substance use. While sport involvement is often viewed as an opportunity to foster positive youth development, this research shows that sport participation can have both positive and negative…
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…
Provides key context, data, and recommendations on improving the substance use health of employees for employers and other partners (e.g., unions, associations, health professionals) in the oil and gas industry, based on input from the focus…
In collaboration with our partners and stakeholders, CCSA develops evidence-based resources to educate and to improve public awareness about impaired driving issues.
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.
Outlines the continuum of care to provide quality treatment for youth who experience harm from psychoactive prescription drugs.
Illustrates data about Life in Recovery from a survey of 855 Canadians (including stable housing and employment, family activities and planning for the future) and notes that 82.5% experience some sort of barrier to recovery.
Summarizes the evidence drawn from worldwide evidence reviews, mathematical modelling, and extensive consultations and discussions. The Guidance provides people in Canada with accurate and current information about the risk of harms associated…
Case studies with four Canadian primary care providers who offer responses to opioid harms that extend beyond those outlined in the guidelines of the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse.
