There is growing evidence of the effectiveness of trauma, gender, and sex (TGS) informed approaches in all areas of the substance use field, including prevention,
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TALKING ABOUT SUBSTANCE USE DURING PREGNANCY: Collaborative Approaches for Health Care Providers
Asking questions about the type, frequency, and amount of substance use is often a routine part of prenatal care for physicians, midwives, nurses, pregnancy outreach
Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health: New Resources
Substance use is a part of many people’s lives. It can be recreational or medicinal, something that helps with stress or gives pleasure, or be
At-a-glance – Prevalence of alcohol use among women of reproductive age in Canada
Abstract Introduction: Reporting on alcohol use among women of reproductive age in Canada addresses a major gap in evidence. Methods: We assessed the prevalence of weekly and
Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Youth [infographic]
A recent Leger survey commissioned by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) reveals that stress related
Prevalence of marijuana use in pregnant women with concurrent opioid use disorder or alcohol use in pregnancy
Page, K., Murray-Krezan, C., Leeman, L. et al. Prevalence of marijuana use in pregnant women with concurrent opioid use disorder or alcohol use in pregnancy. Addict Sci Clin