Substance Use in Canada Series
Information and resources about substance use in Canada and what to address in both policy and practice.
Tags:Information and resources about substance use in Canada and what to address in both policy and practice.
Tags:The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of all people living in Canada. The ongoing economic hardships, changes to our daily routines and separation from loved ones, among other stresses, have been linked to the worsening of mental health and an increase in substance use among many people …
Tags:Information about the Canadian community epidemiology network on drug use network coordinators.
Tags:Information and resources about youth and emerging adults and substance use.
Tags:Screening and Treatment Resources Healthcare and allied health professionals — including family physicians, nurses, addiction specialists, psychologists and social workers — use alcohol screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) to help individuals manage their alcohol consu…
The research section summarizes the current evidence on the health impacts of alcohol, the costs of alcohol use and peoples’ perceptions of alcohol.
Tags:Rebecca is a leading expert on cannabis, drug policy, decriminalization, harm reduction, substance regulations, corrections, criminal justice, stigma and treatment systems.
Tags:Doris’ areas of expertise include addiction neuroscience, the mechanism of action of drugs and harm reduction.
Tags:Policy makers recognize the importance of improving the safety and quality of bed-based addiction treatment (also known as residential treatment). Unfortunately, there are few appropriate accountability strategies for Canada’s mix of public and private service operators. To help with the discussion…