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The Crystal Methamphetamine Project
Report
This report provides an initial overview of results from the Crystal Methamphetamine Project. The aim of this project was to examine the experiences …
Source : Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR), Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC)Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Understanding substance use, Why people use substances, Equity and anti-oppressive approaches, Trauma - and violence - informed approaches and gender-informed responses, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources
Dissiper la fumée entourant le cannabis : Usage de cannabis et de cannabinoïdes à des fins médicales – version actualisée
Report
Examen de la recherche sur les effets du cannabis sur divers aspects du fonctionnement de la personne et sur l’usage de cannabis et de cannabinoïdes …
Source : Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l'usage de substancesFormat: PDF
Published: 2016
Topics: Understanding substance use, Why people use substances, Substance-specific resources
Looking beyond harm: Meaning and purpose of substance use in the lives of marginalized people who use drugs
Academic article
Participant narratives revealed four main themes regarding the role and function of drugs and drug use in their lives: (1) pain relief and management…
Source : Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy (Journal)Format: Link
Published: 2018
Topics: Understanding substance use, Why people use substances
Cannabasics
Fact sheet/infographic
This information package is a set of fact sheets on cannabis for health and social service providers. It provides a basic overview of common cannabis…
Source : Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)Format: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Understanding substance use, Why people use substances, Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Substance-specific resources
Cannabases
Fact sheet/infographic
La présente trousse d’information renferme un ensemble de fiches de renseignements sur le cannabis à l’usager des fournisseurs de services de santé e…
Source : Association canadienne de santé publiqueFormat: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Understanding substance use, Why people use substances, Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Substance-specific resources
Courtes présentations orales — La consommation de substances
Webinar
La consommation de substances dans des conditions syndémiques : le stigma envers la consommation de substances et la santé mentale des hommes issus d…
Source : Centre de recherce communautaireFormat: Audiovisual
Published: 2021
Topics: Population-specific resources, Understanding substance use, Why people use substances
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: Understanding substance use, Why people use substances, Substance-specific resources
Short Oral Presentations - Substance Use
Webinar
Substance use in syndemic conditions: Substance use stigma and the mental health of sexual minority men - Mark Gaspar (University of Toronto) “It’s …
Source : Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC)Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2021
Topics: Population-specific resources, Understanding substance use, Why people use substances
Aller de l’avant : mettre fin à la crise des surdoses
Guide
Le présent guide de discussion est destiné à servir d’appui à la série de dialogues Aller de l’avant : mettre fin à la crise des surdoses, en fournis…
Source : Coalition canadienne des politiques sur les droguesFormat: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Understanding substance use, Why people use substances, Policy, decision-making and legal approaches, Substance use policy, A public health approach, Background information and principles
Getting to Tomorrow: Ending the Overdose Crisis
Guide
This Discussion Guide supports the dialogue series Getting to Tomorrow: Ending the Overdose Crisis by providing participants and residents with conte…
Source : Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC)Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Understanding substance use, Why people use substances, Policy, decision-making and legal approaches, Substance use policy, A public health approach, Background information and principles