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…
Illustrates data on substance use treatment in the Northwest Territories in 2017–2018. Data includes the number of people in treatment for substance use, what substances people are receiving treatment for, the median age and the proportion of…
Explains what opioid agonist therapy (OAT) is, what it does and how it helps people. Also addresses how OAT benefits communities and explores public concerns about it.
Examines hospitalization trends related to cannabis use and mental and behavioural disorders between 2006 and 2015.
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.
Summarizes data on the use of methamphetamine, including the harms and effects, legal status, hospitalization and access to treatment.
Explains what drug checking is, what it does and how it helps people. Also addresses how drug checking benefits communities and explores public concerns about it.
COMING SOON: The Playbook for Action and the Playbook Implementation Guide – practical interventions small cities can use to tackle Canada’s substance crisis.
Cannabis, Mental Health and Substance Use Health: Research Knowledge Exchange Event March 1, 6 and 7, 2023, Summary Report
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 mining industry, based on input from the focus group…
The annual conference of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) and the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) brings together more than 700 leaders, researchers, and clinicians in addiction medicine to share, collaborate,…
