substance use
Substance Use in Older Adults Resources
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
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
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
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
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.
Substance Use and Mental Health: Challenges, Opportunities and First Lessons During the COVID-19 Outbreak
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on substance use? What is the link between this and mental health? What has been happening on the front lines? What needs to be done?
To hear the answers to these questions and more, register for the upcoming webinar on Tuesday 1st September, 14:00-14:45
Speakers include:
New Webinar Series: Implications of COVID-19 on Public Health in Canada
The pandemic has had far-reaching impacts on public health across Canada, including substance use and access to healthcare services and supports. Over the coming months, CCSA and CCDUS will be putting together a new webinar series that will...
Illicit Drug Use and the Genetic Overlap with Cannabis Use
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...
Trauma and Substance Use
This webinar provided information about the nature of trauma (including post-traumatic stress disorder) and its effects. As well as discussing the link between trauma and the use of alcohol and other drugs (including methamphetamine).
