The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction is excited share with you a new way to determine how many people use substances in Canada,
Recreational Cannabis Use During Human Pregnancy: Its Effects on the Placenta and Endocannabinoid System
Recent research is helping us better understand how substance use, especially cannabis—can affect pregnancy, fetal development, and long-term health. The evidence shows that cannabis can
Facilitating Culturally Safe Conversations Around Substance Use Disorder and Contraception to Provide Inclusive Care for Neurodiverse and Neurotypical Populations
This article explores how health and social-service professionals can have culturally safe, non-judgmental conversations about alcohol use, substance use, and contraception, particularly with neurodiverse individuals,
Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity intervention to reduce prenatal cannabis use: results of an open pilot trial
New research continues to back up what many of us already know from experience: people are more likely to make changes when they feel supported,
Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders In Primary Care: Use of Office Champions Model to Address Alcohol Use
We know that there is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, yet alcohol use during pregnancy still happens. This research looked at a practical
Sex, Gender, and Alcohol Use: Implications for Women and Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines
This 2022 review synthesizes international evidence showing that alcohol affects women differently due to both biological (sex-related) and social (gender-related) factors. Biologically, women experience faster