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Virtual Care Crucial During COVID-19

“Don’t wait to seek help: Virtual care to support Canadians is available now,” urge mental health and substance use organizations

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More than 1 in 5 Canadians who drink alcohol and have been staying at home more have been drinking once a day since the beginning of May

Ottawa, June 9, 2020 — About 20% of Canadians who drink alcohol and have been staying at home more due to the COVID-19 pandemic say they have been drinking alcohol

  • Alcohol

More than 1 in 5 Canadians who drink alcohol and have been staying at home more have been drinking once a day since the beginning of May [CCSA interview]

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  • Alcohol

Vancouver councillors debate motions for allowing alcohol at city's parks and beaches [CCSA interview]

  • Illegal Drugs

Interview: Adulterants, Contaminants and Co-occurring Substances in Drugs on the Illegal Market in Canada [CCSA interview]

  • Mental Health
  • Treatment

3,670 people on growing waitlist for mental health and addiction services in Waterloo-Wellington

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Get insights on the personal and societal impacts of substance use and addiction , including gambling and impaired driving, and their effects on health, safety, and social well-being. 

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Communities share common interests, values or goals, and interact with one another to build relationships and help networks. These materials support more inclusive, equitable, and community-informed responses to substance use and addiction. 

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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.

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Substance use has a significant impact on the workplace, potentially affecting safety, productivity and employee well-being. Explore research on substance use in various industries.