Heading
Youth
Learn about factors influencing substance use in young people, including childhood trauma and brain development, and get tools to support adult allies in leading meaningful, evidence-informed conversations with youth. Content promotes early prevention, harm reduction and supportive environments for youth up to age 25.
Select a category:
Heading
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Early childhood experiences (ACEs) shape our minds and play a large role in how we interact with the world. ACEs can increase the risk of physical and mental illness later in life, including substance use disorders.
Heading
Educators
Educators want factual information about alcohol and other drugs. CCSA creates evidence-based resources for youth allies, such as educators, to help students make informed decisions about substance use health.
Heading
Youth and Emerging Adults
CCSA conducts research, shares knowledge and provides materials to support evidence-based decisions and actions for addressing youth and substance use.
Get to know our team of experts
Sarah McIlwaine
Research and Innovation Specialist
Area of Expertise:
Shawna Meister, MA
Associate Director, Innovation and Evidence in Practice
Area of Expertise:
Justine Renard, PhD
Senior Research and Policy Analyst
Area of Expertise:
Adam Sherk, PhD
Senior Scientist and Special Policy Advisor
Area of Expertise:
Chandni Sondagar, MPH, PMP
Senior Knowledge Broker
Area of Expertise:
Sheena Taha, PhD
Associate Director, Quality and Accountability
Area of Expertise:
