Public health

The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns. 

Call for Submissions: CCSA Issues of Substance Conference 2025

News
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CCSA is pleased to open the call for submissions for the Issues of Substance 2025 conference. Our conference acknowledges that all voices should have a platform to share knowledge and experience. With this in mind, we welcome abstracts for...
Call for Submissions: CCSA Issues of Substance Conference 2025

Self-Regulation and Risk Behavior of Adolescents Aged 15–20

Scientific article
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INTRODUCTION: According to Brichcín (1999), a self-regulating person is someone who can resist the temptation of immediate gratification of their needs and is capable of achieving challenging goals. Self-regulation represents the ability to...

A rationale for an orientation towards systems of prevention

Opinion piece, commentary
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Prevention aligned with science and standards advocates for a person-focused rather than a drug-focused perspective when articulating responses and services. Such a perspective follows a narrative that early initiation to substance use is...
Prevention dominos