Highlights how often benzodiazepines were detected among 1,526 people who use drugs from seven regions in Canada. Results are broken down by whether participants expected or did not expect to use benzodiazepines.
This literature review summarizes lessons learned from the current methamphetamine crisis as well as previous public health crises in Canada, including the HIV/AIDS crisis, the opioid crisis and other crises, to inform responses to the growing…
Summarizes how provincial and territorial governments can provide the framework for developing and implementing municipal alcohol policies in Canadian communities. The report outlines factors to take into consideration, as well as the benefits of…
Summarizes a journal article to which CCSA contributed that highlights the social and economic costs associated with driving under the influence of cannabis. Data indicates that collisions resulting in fatalities, injuries and property damage…
Highlights how often fentanyl and heroin/morphine were detected among 1,526 people who use drugs from seven regions in Canada. Results are broken down by whether participants expected or did not expect to use these drugs.
Highlights how often cocaine/crack and methamphetamine/amphetamine were detected among 1,526 people who use drugs from seven regions in Canada. Results are broken down by whether participants expected or did not expect to use these drugs.
Angie Hamilton became involved in substance use health–related work from her indirect lived experience as many of her family members have experienced substance use disorders.
Stacey Petersen has gained national recognition for his leadership in the addiction and mental health sector. He is a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, celebrating 37 years in recovery in October of 2024.
Petra Schulz is a co-founder of Moms Stop the Harm, a national organization that advocates for evidence-based drug policy.
Summarizes the Timmins Summit, held in partnership with the City of Timmins.
Addresses some of the concepts introduced in the report from the National Alcohol Strategy Advisory Committee, Social Reference Prices for Alcohol, which provided recommendations for social reference pricing (SRP) for alcohol sold from retail…
