This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
The Alcohol and Drug Situation in Canada is a series of briefs exploring emerging issues and the evidence behind them, including Traditional Knowledge and lived expertise.
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
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Summarizes a virtual session held Oct. 19, 2022, with representatives from public health organizations, different levels of government (federal, provincial, territorial) and researchers.
Illustrates key context and data on policies and training related to substance use by individuals in non–safety-sensitive positions (positions that pose low or no risk to self, co-workers, the public or the environment (e.g., office staff, retail…
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Summarizes recommendations that emerged from a two-day meeting we hosted with national and international experts to identify a path toward implementing a standard THC unit in Canada. It also includes key actions and considerations in areas that…
This alert summarizes the increased risk of accidental overdose due to nitazene compounds being identified in Canada’s unregulated drug supply. Nitazene compounds are ultra-high potency, synthetic opioids, usually found unexpectedly in substances…
Examines evidence about varying treatments for youth and older adults experiencing harms from prescription drug use in order to develop and implement effective care pathways.
Summarizes information on novel synthetic opioids that can appear in counterfeit pharmaceuticals and illicit street drugs. This bulletin defines novel synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, and notes that the presence of these substances can…
Provides an overview of edible cannabis products, cannabis extracts and topical cannabis products. Outlines the differences among these products, including their use and effects.
