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… This report summarizes key findings presented in the Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis series. Topics covered in the Highlights report include: 1) regular use and mental … involved in a collision. Regular use of cannabis extracts or concentrates high in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is …
… Edmonton, Alberta, April 11, 2018 — On Wednesday, April 11, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) … United States Consulate will host a one-day expert forum in Edmonton to share knowledge and experiences about the …
… An act of Parliament created CCSA in 1988. Rooted in compassion, we provide national leadership not only on … safety. Our mandate is to improve the lives of people in Canada who use substances while ensuring safer communities … leadership team and subject matter experts are key players in governing CCSA, achieving our strategic goals and …
… to its Board of the Directors, following a Governor in Council appointment by the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, … on-the-ground change. “Scott is known for his efforts in tackling substance use health issues and finding unique, … of helping impact the lives of people who use substances in Canada,” explained Vaughan Dowie, CCSA Board Chair. Mr. …
… Thursday, August 29, 2024 — In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Timmins Summit will … effective response to substance-related crises and harms in their communities. Between January 2016 and September … and well-being due to all substances are much higher. Open substance use in public spaces, rising numbers of …
… Since cannabis legalization in Canada, consumption by older adults has risen more rapidly than in other age groups. We’ve studied their patterns of … Many people in Canada have limited knowledge of alcohol-related harms, … alcohol. Labels on alcohol containers could support them in making more informed and safer alcohol decisions, improve …
… Drinking Guidelines, the new guidance supports people in making informed decisions about their health. It meets … 3–6 standard drinks per week is a moderate risk and 7 or more standard drinks per week is an increasingly high … don’t exceed more than 2 drinks on any day. When pregnant or trying to get pregnant, there is no known safe amount of …
… concern. Each year, up to 200,000 people are homeless in Canada — at an estimated cost of $7 billion. Housing … most pressing issues for the well-being of people living in Canada. We are working with the Centre for Addiction and … is at the centre. Unlike traditional emergency shelters or transitional housing, it provides immediate access to …
… as a set amount of the primary psychoactive constituent in cannabis (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol; Δ-9-THC), measured in milligrams and applied across all cannabis products and … objectives of the Cannabis Act; the diversity of people in Canada who use cannabis, including the perspectives of …
… use of 3-4 methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy or Molly), including the harms, effects and legal status. … of the most frequently identified controlled substances in illegal drugs seized by Canadian law enforcement agencies. In Canada, the prevalence of use among the general population …
… national consultations on implementing a standard THC unit in Canada for research, surveillance and product labelling. … and people who use cannabis. Most respondents saw value in a common metric to improve measurement of THC exposure, … for consumers. Three key points of interest you will find in the document: The value and benefits of implementing a …
… Provides a snapshot of the drug-checking services landscape in Canada, including existing capacities and gaps. The report … quality and effectiveness of drug-checking services in Canada. Three key points of interest you will find in the document: Regional distribution of drug-checking …
