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… cannabis use and admission to inpatient psychiatry beds in Ontario between 2007 and 2017. The study shows that prior … were less likely to use cannabis. Having a mood disorder or experiencing mania or psychotic symptoms were strongly associated with cannabis … Trends in Cannabis Use Prior to First Admission to Inpatient …
… Cannabis Use during Pregnancy . The report concludes that, in addition to increasing the risk for low birthweight, smoking cannabis while pregnant can result in effects on the child well into adolescence and young adulthood. These effects include: Increases in attention deficits; Hyperactivity; Impulsivity; Lower …
… CCSA launches A Review of Workplace Substance Use Policies in Canada Ottawa, April 20, 2018 — As Canada moves towards … on the health and safety of other employees, particularly in safety-sensitive industries.” A Review of Workplace Substance Use Policies in Canada: Strengths, Gaps and Key Considerations , is a …
… substance use health–related work. He loves being involved in the design, delivery, evaluation and dissemination of … any time there is incremental positive change, big or small, in substance use health practices. He says that … worth having comes easily. Matthew values having a mentor or friend to look up to for support in this field. He …
… to its Board of Directors, following a Governor in Council appointment by the Honourable Marjorie Michel, … her an excellent addition. We look forward to her guidance in the years ahead, as we continue to evolve and expand,” … Her contributions to supporting youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness have been widely recognized. In …
… Gambling is an activity in which many adults in Canada frequently participate. The … harm? What are some specific gambling situations or circumstances that are particularly risky, such as when consuming alcohol or other substances? What other risk factors are involved? …
… the guidelines and share knowledge Ottawa, September 11, 2018 — Due to their continued popularity, the Canadian … to remember is that the Guidelines are not targets to meet or strive for,” explains Bryce Barker, knowledge broker at … friends and family having a conversation, the Guidelines open the channels of honest communication.” What is in the …
… Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is holding a four-week, online public consultation from Dec. 19, 2023, to Jan. 16, … of the competencies. Members of the public interested in participating are asked to complete the online forum with … with substance use care experts and people with lived or living experience (PLLE). The results from this public …
… country. It focuses on data for stimulant use (primarily cocaine and methamphetamine) and related harms, and includes … Surveillance. Three key points of interest you will find in this document: In Canada, the crude rate of apparent stimulant toxicity … CCENDU Issue 7 (Part 1): Stimulant Use and Related Harms in Canada - Recent Trends …
… to emergency departments (ED) since cannabis legalization in Canada, (ii) the number of such visits required before obtaining a medical admission or mental health referral, (iii) the physical and/or mental health side effects of cannabis use, and (iv) the …
… and other substances, with an associated increase in health harms. … and other substances, with an associated increase in health harms. A better understanding of the contents of … such as the provision of observed consumption (injection or inhalation) sites, the distribution of harm reduction …
… to create the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence — or CoRE — which will conduct research and evaluate Alberta’s … many know, the mental health and substance use landscape in Canada is diverse. Regional and community differences result in community-specific challenges and should lead to …
