Summarizes the full report of a monitoring project to measure progress in implementing the National Alcohol Strategy.
Highlights key data from the Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Youth, Older Adults & Stigma report.
Provides information on frequently asked questions about in-patient treatment programs (also known as bed-based or residential programs).
Summarizes recommendations from the report on family physician remuneration for substance use in Canada in a visual format. The recommendations are for improved patient care for this complex health condition, including compensating family…
Summarizes a technical report of the same name that examines the consumption habits, hospitalizations and crime and availability related to alcohol use by youth in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The report suggests key interventions that could be…
This memorandum covers CCSA’s recommendation that access to highly sweetened alcoholic beverages be restricted. It also presents three points to address better control of the sale of alcohol in Canada.
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) from industries with non-safety-sensitive positions, based on…
Illustrates data (age, frequency, gender and amount consumed) on emergency room visits attributable to youth alcohol intoxication in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Based on findings from new research, the Psychiatric Conditions and Cannabis Use infographic illustrates pre-legalization trends in cannabis-related hospitalizations for mental and behavioural disorders, as well as ways to reduce the risks from…
Summarizes research on the use of MDMA (street named ecstasy or molly), a synthetically derived chemical used recreationally. Less than 1% of Canadian aged 15 and older reported past-year use of ecstasy and 1 in 25 youth in grades 10–12 reported…
Summarizes data on the use of prescription stimulants like methylphenidate and mixed-salt amphetamine, including the harms and short-term and long-term effects, medical and non-medical use of prescription .
Summarizes the effects of stimulants on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that stimulants can increase the likelihood of engaging in risky…
