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… and practices. This coalition was initially established in 2008, following the release of Canada’s National Alcohol Strategy in 2007. Its purpose and mandate at that time was to lead the … alcohol policy issues require timely discussion and/or evidence-informed responses.   Contact Us For more …
… Substance use costs Canadian society $38.4 billion a year, or almost $1,100 for every person in Canada, according to a … opioids and central nervous system (CNS) depressants, cocaine and CNS stimulants, and other substances such as … or 41 percent of the total, while healthcare costs were $11.1 billion or 29 percent of the total. The third highest …
… their health. However, they are often not included in the process to create or restructure programs and policies designed to help them. … We invest in projects based on the needs identified or requests received from key players and our audiences.  …
… decision to retire after a long and remarkable career in the substance use, addictions and mental health sectors. … 13 of them as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer. In 2006, she came to CCSA as Deputy CEO. She was appointed our CEO in 2015. Rita has taken CCSA on an incredible journey during …
… are expected to help inform approaches to integrated care in Ontario and across Canada, with a focus on strengthening … use disorders, approximately 50% have a concurrent mood or anxiety disorder (in the past year, nearly 90% in some … people aged 15-24 years are more likely to report MH and/or substance use problems than other age groups. Children and …
… Ottawa, August 16, 2018 — In a new report released by the Canadian Centre on Substance … and addresses possible solutions and alternatives. Binge or heavy drinking, referred to technically as heavy episodic … through various activities, including drinking games and buying rounds of drinks; and Boredom and having nothing else …
… Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is holding a four-week, online consultation from Aug. 29 to Sept. 23, 2022, on the findings of the final report. Open to everyone in Canada, CCSA is seeking comment on the … participants are welcomed to provide comments on one, two or all three documents: The Public Summary is intended for …
… Heather Burke holds a master’s in psychology and is pursuing a PhD in forensic psychology at Carleton University. Her expertise … application of emerging technologies, including AI and open-source intelligence, to advance prevention, …
… and data on workplace culture related to substance use in the construction industry. Information is based on input … positions and their thoughts on the acceptance of alcohol or cannabis use in their workplace. About 1 in 5 people who … pressure from others at their workplace to use alcohol or other drugs before or during work. Information on how to …
… and data on policies and training related to substance use in the construction industry. Information is based on input … in the document: About 6 in 10 managers reported policies or procedures exist on how to intervene when a worker might be using alcohol or other drugs or be impaired, accommodate workers affected …
… and data on policies and training related to substance use in the oil and gas, forestry, and mining industries. … in the document: About 7 in 10 managers reported policies or procedures exist on how to intervene when a worker might be using alcohol or other drugs, or be impaired, accommodate workers affected …
… has collaborated on multiple large-scale research projects in psychology. In contributing to these projects, she has gained extensive experience in research design and publishing her findings. She has …