Non-medical Prescription Stimulant Use among Post-secondary Students (Topic Summary)
Published: 2018
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Dr. Matthew Young, Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Dr. Sheri Fandrey, Knowledge Exchange Lead, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, member of the Canadian Community Epidemiological Network on Drug Use
Ottawa, November 26, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to launch National Addictions Awareness Week from November 26 to December 2, 2018.
Tags:Ottawa, November 14, 2018 — In each of the provinces of Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, the cost of substance use in 2014 surpassed $1 billion dollars.
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), in collaboration with the University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR), today released substance use costs by province and territory.
Ottawa, October 16, 2018 — Even though close to 6 in 10 Canadians report they have tried it, the majority of Canadians have no interest in consuming cannabis-based products once they become legal in 24 hours, according to a new public opinion survey.
Tags:Ottawa, October 9, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Elizabeth Lapointe to its Board of Directors. This appointment is one of the five Governor in Council appointments to the CCSA Board of Directors made by the federal minister of health.
Ottawa, September 27, 2018 — Earlier today, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released Talking Pot with Youth: A Cannabis Communications Guide for Youth Allies. The guide provides parents, teachers, coaches and other youth allies the information and tools to have an unbiased, informed and non-judgmental discussion with young people about cannabis.
Tags:Ottawa, September 11, 2018 — Due to their continued popularity, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has released a communications toolkit to promote Canada’s Low Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. The toolkit provides the resources to increase awareness and start public discussions about drinking in moderation.
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