Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Newfoundland and Labrador, including prevalence of use, perceptions of harm, cannabis use and driving, and dimensions of risk.
Designed to help caregivers, educators, and other adult allies in providing information and guidance about substance use to young individuals. This guide offers suggestions for navigating these conversations from the perspective of youth.
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) holds the unique position of being Canada’s leading national authority on substance use and addiction.
Illustrates data on substance use treatment in Canada in 2016–2017 for publicly funded, community-based services. Jurisdictions across Canada report the use of substance use treatment services according to a core set of treatment indicators.
Reviews recent research on the effects of alcohol through a sex and gender lens. With a focus on women, it examines the sex-specific effects of alcohol on male and female bodies, including on reproductive health, and reviews the differences…
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Nova Scotia, including prevalence of use, perceptions of harm, cannabis use and driving, and dimensions of risk.
Examines the consumption habits, health problems and crime related to alcohol use by youth in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The report reveals that hospital admissions for alcohol-related medical emergencies were frequent and serious among young adults and…
Pam Kent has had a passion for research most of her life. Before joining CCSA in September 2016, she was an adjunct professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa.
Christina Katan takes a special interest in applying the social determinants of health to her work. She has worked as a research assistant for the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy.
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Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Prince Edward Island, including prevalence of use, perceptions of harm, cannabis use and driving, and dimensions of risk.
