The publications in this section feature CCSA experts speaking in the media on the impacts of COVID-19 on substance use. For ease of navigation the articles have been categorized into a series of topics.
CCSA cannot vouch for the accuracy or currency of the information in these resources. Inclusion of a resource on this page does not imply endorsement or authorization by CCSA.
Alcohol
Alcohol
Nanos Poll Results
Nanos Poll Results
| Article Title | Publication |
|---|---|
| Drinking more during this pandemic? Lots of Canadians apparently are! | The Lynda Steele Show (podcast) |
| Canadians cite boredom, stress during lockdown as reason for drinking more | Montreal Gazette |
| Canadians under 54 drinking more at home due to COVID-19 pandemic: Nanos poll | CTV News |
| COVID-19: Canadians drinking more during pandemic, poll shows | Ottawa Citizen |
| Canadians drinking more due to stress, boredom during COVID-19, study says | Yahoo News |
| La consommation d’alcool a plus augmenté chez les moins de 55 ans (in French only) | TVA Nouvelles |
Substance Use and Self-isolation
Substance Use and Self-isolation
| Article Title | Publication |
|---|---|
| Increase in Alcohol Sales and Drinking in Isolation | CTV News Kitchener |
| Drinking in self-isolation can trigger unintended consequences | London Free Press |
| Do alcohol and COVID-19 isolation mix? Some health experts don't think so | CBC News |
Other Articles
Other Articles
| Article Title | Publication |
|---|---|
| B.C. emergency doctor worries of possible rise in opioid deaths due to COVID-19 | CTV News |