substance use

New Webinar Series: Implications of COVID-19 on Public Health in Canada

News

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

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...

Trauma and Substance Use

Video and audio recordings

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).

Flattening the Curve of Substance Use Harms

10 June 2020

Webinar

Initial research points to a shift in people’s use of drugs and alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now more than ever, young people and schools need access to evidence based resources promoting healthy habits and preventing problematic drug and alcohol use from an early age.

Substance Use and SUDs in LGBTQ* Populations

Scientific article

5 June 2020

People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) often face social stigma, discrimination, and other challenges not encountered by people who identify as heterosexual. They also face a greater risk of...

Best Practices for Co-occurring Disorder Treatment: Organisational Structure and Service Environment

30 July 2020

Webinar

Topic: Best Practices for Co-occurring Disorder

Integrated Treatment Webinar Series: Defining and Assessing Integrated Behavioral Health Capacity

10 June 2020

Webinar

Topic: Integrated

Adfam Survey: How has Covid-19 impacted families affected by substance use internationally?

News

The Policy and Communications team at Adfam have asked us to relay this call-out to ISSUP members and the international DDR community... Adfam is a UK-based charity that improves life for families affected by someone else’s substance use...

Webinar: Trauma and Substance Use

21 April 2020

Webinar

This webinar will provide information about

Mental Health, Substance Use & Brain Chemistry

Book

16 March 2020

Many people who develop substance use disorders have mental health conditions, and, likewise, many individuals who suffer from mental health issues also use substances in a harmful manner. The relationship between mental health and...