Examines the state of Canadian substance use policies in the workplace by surveying the literature and interviewing key informants at select companies.
Examines levels of evidence for using cannabis for various conditions such as chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, anxiety, PTSD, fibromyalgia and more. It also highlights the conditions for which…
Case study describes School District 91, Nechako Lakes Brain Builders Lab project. As a Psychologist in School District 91, Nechako Lakes, British Columbia, the Brain Builder aimed to spread and embed Brain Story science throughout the staff in…
Provides information on how to find quality addiction care in Canada for drug and alcohol treatment. This guide provides information on planning for treatment and different treatment options as well as questions to ask a treatment provider when…
Recovery Capital conference is returning September 26th – 27th with the most innovative two-day event designed to provide accessible, accredited, and multi-disciplinary education on the latest innovations in the fields of Addiction Medicine,…
Case study summarizes the YMCA of Three Rivers Brain Builders Lab project. The project aims to influence practice, policy and the community conversation around brain science.
Case study summarizes the Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth (Open Doors)’s Brain Builders Lab project.
Case study outlines IWK Health’s Brain Builders Lab project. The team, based in Nova Scotia, brought the Brain Story science to IWK Health and Nova Scotia Health to add to the trauma-informed care initiative.
This policy brief identifies ways to address higher-risk alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include limiting sales through reduced access to alcohol, lower numbers of alcohol sales outlets in a given geographical area, and minimum…
Discusses voluntary and regulatory approaches to advance an accountable, accessible and inclusive continuum of safe, quality substance use and addiction services and supports across Canada.
