While the prevalence of methamphetamine use among the general population in Canada is low, since 2013 there has been a dramatic increase in the availability and harms associated with methamphetamine in Canada. This trend is particularly true in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. …
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Health warnings, product labelling regulations, and consumer understanding of the health risks of cannabis Goodman, S., Leos-Toro, C., & Hammond, D. This study examined the impacts of health warning labels, THC labelling, and ‘plain packaging’ on Canadian consumers’ understanding of canna…
Transitioning to the legal cannabis market in Canada: Legal and illegal cannabis purchases, and the effect of price, retail availability, and consumer perceptions Wadsworth, E., Hammond, D., Driezen, P., Pacula, R., & Kilmer, B. This study examined cannabis purchases in Canada from both l…
Understanding The Experiences of Young People And Cannabis Use Treatment In Alberta: An Exploratory Qualitative Case Study Haines-Saah, R., & Mudry, T. Although youth are considered a priority population for cannabis prevention and education efforts in the context of legal cannabis in Can…
Understanding responsible cannabis use St-Jean, R., Stefaniak, A., Salmon, M. M., Tabri, N., Wood, R. T. A., & Wohl, M. J. A. The aim of this study was to review existing knowledge on responsible cannabis use and create a scale to measure related beliefs and behaviours. There were two pha…
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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How to Reduce the Risks of Vaping Cannabis:
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How to Reduce the Risks of…