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Burnout Among Service Providers Addressing Substance Use Disorders

Academic article

This rapid response outlines the sources and consequences of burnout among service providers addressing substance use disorder, as well as interventi…

Source : The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN)
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Determinants of health, Trauma - and violence - informed approaches and gender-informed responses

Decriminalization: Options and Evidence

Policy

A growing body of evidence suggests that decriminalization is an effective way to mitigate the harms of substance use and the policies and practices …

Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Format: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Health promotion, Decriminalization

COVID-19 and Cannabis Smoking and Vaping: Four Things You Should Know

Report

This report summarizes four important facts currently known about COVID-19 and how it can affect people who smoke or vape cannabis products.

Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: COVID-19 resources, Substance-specific resources

Alcohol (Canadian Drug Summary)

Report

This report summarizes data on the use and risky use of alcohol, including information on drinking patterns, effects on youth and older adults, legal…

Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: National data, Substance-specific resources

Methamphetamine (Canadian Drug Summary)

Report

This report summarizes data on the use of methamphetamine, including the harms and effects, legal status, hospitalization and access to treatment. Th…

Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: National data, Substance-specific resources

Improving Quality of Life: Substance Use and Aging

Report

This report examines the issues and misconceptions around substance use by older adults. Experts contribute chapters on epidemiology, the aging brain…

Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Format: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Legalization and policy approaches, Spectrum of substance use, Population-specific resources

Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Regular Use and Mental Health

Report

This report reviews research about the relationship between cannabis use and a number of mental health conditions. Findings of the report indicate th…

Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Legalization and policy approaches, Spectrum of substance use, Substance-specific resources

Talking Pot with Youth: A Cannabis Communication Guide for Youth Allies

Guide

This guide provides introductory information and a set of exercises to engage youth in meaningful discussions and conversations about cannabis. This …

Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Legalization and policy approaches, Spectrum of substance use, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources

Bringing Gender into Substance Use & Addiction

Fact sheet/infographic

A fact sheet describing the impacts of gender on substance use.

Source : Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (CEWH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Determinants of health, Trauma - and violence - informed approaches and gender-informed responses, Population-specific resources

Community Plans to Prevent and Reduce Opioid-Related Harms

Report

A summary of a scoping review, which aimed to characterize the key components of opioid-related plans.

Source : Public Health Ontario (PHO)
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Harm reduction, Other approaches, Substance-specific resources