February 10, 2026 (Ottawa) — New data reveal the number of people who used cannabis at least once in the past year has increased by approximately…
Ottawa, April 15, 2020 — 25% of Canadians (aged 35–54) and 21% of Canadians (aged 18–34) say they have increased the amount of alcohol they drink while spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington, D.C., February 6, 2025 — Dr. Alexander Caudarella, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), issued the following statement during his visit to Washington, D.C., this week…
Submitted to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights in April 2022.
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This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
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…
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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.
