Rebecca Jesseman, MA
Rebecca is a leading expert on cannabis, drug policy, decriminalization, harm reduction, substance regulations, corrections, criminal justice, stigma and treatment systems.
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More than 1 in 5 Canadians who drink alcohol and have been staying at home more have been drinking once a day since the beginning of May
Ottawa, June 9, 2020 — About 20% of Canadians who drink alcohol and have been staying at home more due to the COVID-19 pandemic say they have been drinking alcohol once a day since the beginning of May. This according to a new Nanos poll commissioned by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released today.
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Doris Payer, PhD
Doris’ areas of expertise include addiction neuroscience, the mechanism of action of drugs and harm reduction.
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Open versus Closed: The Risks Associated with Retail Liquor Stores during COVID-19
Published: 2020
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Sue Cragg, MBA
Sue’s areas of expertise include population health surveillance; social determinants of, and socioecological influences on, health; and strategies to improve inclusion and equity for members of Canada’s diverse populations.
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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Mental Health Commission of Canada Highlight Healthy Coping Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic
Ottawa, April 24, 2020 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) have compiled a pair of easy-to-use tip sheets to help people in Canada recognize and cope with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resources one for healthcare workers and one for the general public, produced by CCSA and MHCC experts in the field include simple, positive actions for those who may turn to substance use in the absence of their usual outlets.
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Media Articles
The publications in this section feature CCSA experts speaking in the media on the impacts of COVID-19 on substance use. For ease of navigation the articles have been categorized into a series of topics. CCSA cannot vouch for the accuracy or currency of the information in these resources. Inclus…
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Specific Topics
The information on COVID-19 and substance use in this section is organized under specific topics. Topics covered include harm reduction, opioids, alcohol, homeless and marginalized populations, and treatment services and recovery. CCSA cannot vouch for the accuracy or currency of the information…
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Relaxing Restrictions
The information on COVID-19 and substance use in this section focuses on activities and procedures that people and service providers might consider once measures to contain the virus, such as physical distancing, are relaxed. Resources are classified according to their focus on Resuming Activities,…
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