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,…
Highlights trends in survey responses from people who use drugs about preferred opioids and stimulants, polysubstance use and method of use. The infographic also recommends actions to reduce harms associated with the unpredictability of the…
Summarizes the Substance Use in Canada report of the same name that examines the complex pathways to substance use disorder and how biological, behavioural and social factors in early developmental years relate to substance use later in life.…
Examines how biological, behavioural and social factors in early developmental years relate to substance use later in life. Looking at key brain nuclei that form the neural substrates of substance abuse, evidence indicates a powerful interplay of…
Examines the harms and effects of cannabis use on the brains and behaviour of youth, including the link between cannabis and mental illness. Experts contribute chapters on effects of cannabis use by youth, links between cannabis and mental…
Summarizes discussions from a series of events held in 2017 and 2018 with experts from Canada and the U.S. The report compiles key messages and actions for consideration in addressing the opioid crisis.
Outlines evidence suggesting the Standardized Field Sobriety Test can be supplemented with other tests and observations to help law enforcement officers detect potential cannabis impairment in drivers.
Speaking notes for the presentation by Rebecca Jesseman, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. The meeting took place on March 28, 2018, and was to discuss Bill C-45…
Reviews the literature on approaches aimed at reducing drugged driving among youth. The evidence highlights four program models and three awareness campaigns that have proven promising in altering youth attitudes about drug use and driving.
