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Scale up of Managed Alcohol Programs
Fact sheet/infographic
In this bulletin, the authors provide some beginning guidance and suggestions for organizations looking to initiate or scale up a MAP. There is subst…
Source : Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR)Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Harm reduction, Managed alcohol programs, Substance-specific resources
An Evidence Brief: Supervised Consumption Sites are Necessary Public Health Services
Academic article
This brief reviews the evidence on supervised consumption sites, with a focus on effectiveness and community impact. A wealth of evidence suggests th…
Source : Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR)Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Harm reduction, Supervised consumption sites
Interventions to Reduce Stigma Among Health Care Providers Working with Substance Users
Academic article
This rapid response explores the question: "What are effective interventions for reducing stigma among health care providers who work with substance …
Source : The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN)Format: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Determinants of health, Challenging structural stigma
Life in Recovery from Addiction in Canada
Report
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) together with their partners conducted the first-ever nationwide survey of individuals in r…
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2017
Topics: Equity centered approaches, Recovery and resilience
Cannabis (Canadian Drug Summary)
Report
This report provides an overview of key data and information about cannabis before and after legalization and regulation, as well as on new classes o…
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: National data, Substance-specific resources
Prescription Opioids (Canadian Drug Summary)
Report
This report summarizes data on the use of prescription opioids, including information on associated harms and effects, legal status, costs, hospitali…
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: National data, Substance-specific resources
Sedatives (Canadian Drug Summary)
Report
This report summarizes data on the prescription and non-medical use of sedatives, including information on the effects, associated harms, and availab…
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: National data, Substance-specific resources
Prescription Stimulants (Canadian Drug Summary)
Report
This report summarizes data on the use and misuse of prescription stimulants, including the harms and effects, legal status, and access to treatment…
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: National data, Substance-specific resources
Ecstasy or Molly (MDMA) (Canadian Drug Summary)
Report
This report summarizes research on the use of MDMA (street named ecstasy or molly), a synthetically derived chemical used recreationally. Less than 1…
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2017
Topics: National data, Substance-specific resources
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids - An Update
Report
Reviews research on the effects of cannabis use on various aspects of human functioning and examines the research on the medical use of cannabis and …
Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)Format: PDF
Published: 2016
Topics: Legalization and policy approaches, Why people use substances, Substance-specific resources