substance use

Substance Use Among Older Adults Reading List

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Around the world, people are living longer, meaning the global population of older adults is increasing. Older adults are often dealing with multiple health difficulties and are particularly vulnerable to the impact of substance use. There...

Substance Use in Older Adults Resources

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Substance use disorder (SUD) is a growing issue in adults aged 65 and older in the United States. Older adults are more likely to take prescription medications and experience chronic health problems associated with aging, including chronic...

Problematic Substance Use in Later Life

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This presentation covered the results of a systematic literature review that sought to assess the existing evidence for interventions with people experiencing problematic substance use in later life. Both Dr Hafford-Letchfield and Ms...

Impacts of COVID-19 on Substance Use

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CCSA is the go-to place in Canada for trusted information on COVID-19 and substance use. In response to threat posed by COVID- 19, they have put together a collection of resources from websites and organizations from around the world. Their...

Guiding Youth Through COVID-19: A Webinar for Youth Allies

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This webinar, delivered in partnership with Alberta Health Services, explored the experiences of youth during COVID-19. Topics covered include the implications for substance use and mental health, mental health literacy, guidance for...

The Implications of COVID-19 for Substance Use and Mental Health – A Public Health Perspective

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Canada

In this CCSA panel discussion webinar, experts will provide federal, provincial and local perspectives on the response to substance use and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. They will explore the implications of the pandemic response on substance use and mental health, as well as the response measures that were taken, lessons learned and recommendations as pandemic restrictions across Canada begin to lift.

Illicit Drug Use and the Genetic Overlap with Cannabis Use

Scientific article
Abstract Background Poor sleep quality and insomnia have been associated with the use of tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis, but it is unclear if there is a causal link. In this Mendelian Randomization (MR) study we examine if insomnia causes...

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