Adverse Childhood Experiences
Information and resources about adverse childhood experiences and how they influence substance use later in life.
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Tags:Expertise: Eliza’s areas of expertise include harm reduction, opioids, cannabis, stigma and the social determinants of health. Biography: Eliza Bate started her career in health and social services as a volunteer at the Carnegie Community Centre in Vancouver in 2005. Inspired by the challe…
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.
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