Reviews recent evidence exploring the use of GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) to support people living with substance use disorders, systemic barriers to their implementation, and regulation and policy considerations as research…
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET
The most effective solutions are driven by data. Learn how smaller municipalities can use different types and sources of data to identify the substance use issues most impacting their…
This year’s addiction and mental health recovery conference theme is “Building on our Strengths” featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and dialogue opportunities to help create Canada’s National Recovery Capital Assessment Toolkit.
Illustrates data on substance use treatment in Saskatchewan in 2016–2017. Data includes the number of people in treatment for substance use, what substances people are receiving treatment for and the proportion of males and females receiving…
Poster provides a high-level overview of Canada’s opioid crisis and why it matters. Describes some of the factors contributing to this complex public health issue, including contaminated illegal drug supplies, prescription opioids, and opioid…
Summarizes our Drug Checking Evidence Brief, which explains what drug checking is and how it helps people. Also addresses how drug checking benefits communities and explores public concerns about it.
This year’s addiction and mental health recovery conference theme is “Building on our Strengths” featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and dialogue opportunities to help create Canada’s National Recovery Capital Assessment Toolkit.
The balance of good physical and mental health has always intrigued Robert Gabrys. He believes that mental illness and addiction are personal and public concerns that can affect any of us. He has a strong passion for improving the mental health…
Explains what involuntary treatment is and examines its effectiveness by focusing on the evidence, legislation and diverse perspectives about it.
Description: Learn more about the Mental Health Commission of Canada's multi-year project to better comprehend and address mental health- and substance use-related structural stigma in health care.
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