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Dissiper la fumée entourant le cannabis : Effets du cannabis fumé sur l’appareil respiratoire et cardiovasculaire

Report

Examine la recherche sur les effets de la fumée de cannabis sur l’appareil respiratoire et cardiovasculaire (poumons et cœur). Le sommaire aborde not…

Source : Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l'usage de substances
Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Legalization and policy approaches, Spectrum of substance use, Substance-specific resources

Parler pot avec les jeunes : Un guide de communication sur le cannabis pour les alliés des jeunes

Guide

Présente des renseignements généraux et quelques exercices pour avoir des conversations positives sur le cannabis avec les jeunes. Dans ce guide, la …

Source : Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l'usage de substances
Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Legalization and policy approaches, Spectrum of substance use, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources

Status of Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health in Ottawa During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Fall of 2021

Report

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting us in significant ways. We have all been affected by the closure of schools and businesses, and the challenges tha…

Source : Ottawa Public Health
Format: PDF
Published: 2022
Topics: Legalization and policy approaches, Spectrum of substance use, Provincial/Territorial and local data

have THAT talk About Substance Use Health

Website

The have THAT talk series was developed to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in all areas of our lives. Everyone can take action …

Source : Ottawa Public Health, CAPSA
Format: Link
Published: 2022
Topics: Background information on stigma, Spectrum of substance use

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

Meilleure qualité de vie : usage de substances et vieillissement

Report

Examine les enjeux et idées fausses entourant le problème grandissant que sont les troubles liés aux substances chez les personnes âgées. Le rapport …

Source : Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l'usage de substances
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

Temps D’EN parler : la santé liée à la consommation de substances

Website

La campagne vidéo, temps D'EN parler, a été conçue pour accroître la sensibilisation de l'importance de la santé mentale dans tous les aspects de not…

Source : Ottawa Public Health, CAPSA
Format: Link
Published: 2022
Topics: Background information on stigma, Spectrum of substance use

Cross-Cultural Series #2: Drug Use, Harm Reduction, and Working with People Who Use Drugs

Webinar

The second of three trainings to introduce learners to harm reduction, designed for Indigenous and settler ethno-cultural HIV/AIDS organizations. Par…

Source : Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN)
Format: Link
Published: 2020
Topics: Background information on harm reduction, Why people use substances, Spectrum of substance use