Snapshot
Did You Know?
In the most recent Nanos poll commissioned by CCSA, we found that more than 1 in 10 women reported four or more drinks on the days on which they drank and more than 1 in 10 men reported drinking five or more drinks on the days in which they drank. Read the whole report to learn more about Canadians alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CCSA Spotlight
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Respiratory and Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis Smoking [report]
Reviews research about the effects of smoking cannabis on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems (heart and lungs). Findings of the report include that cannabis smoke contains many of the same chemicals as tobacco smoke, emerging evidence that quitting cannabis smoking can reverse some of the n…
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Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine and Withdrawal Options
Date: August 11, 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., EST Speakers: This webinar will explore the impact of COVID-19 on access to addiction medicine and withdrawal options. More details to be released soon. Speaker: Dr. Ginette Poulin, Clinical Lead, Canadian Research Initiative in Substance M…
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Publication
Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (2015–2017) [report]
This report provides a summary of key findings about the costs and harms of substance use in Canada from 2015 to 2017. Data include the costs of various substances such as alcohol, tobacco, opioids and cannabis. The data are also broken down into four categories: healthcare costs, lost productivity…
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August 7, 2020
| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
CCSA’s COVID-19 resource section has what you need to know about the impacts of COVID-19 on substance use.
August 7, 2020
| Community Addictions Peer Support Association
CAPSA Partners with BFO on Wellness Resources: CAPSA has partnered with Breaking Free Online to offer their self-activate wellness and support program during COVID-19. Sign up with code “CAPSA2020” to get your free account
August 7, 2020
| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction