We at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), have a new report to share with you! Through a consultation with youth advisory councils and committees, we connected with young people across the country to better understand how to help prevent and reduce youth substance use harms in Canada.

My colleague and I are from Niagara Region Public Health and will likely be conducting a formal Evidence Informed Public Health (EIPH) process in the area of mental health promotion.  Wondering has any other health unit recently conducted this?  We would love to learn about your findings before we embark on this ourselves.  Thanks - Katie Cino

The Impact of Human Trafficking on Mental Health

Human trafficking is not only a severe violation of human rights but also has profound and long-lasting impacts on the mental health of its victims. Trafficking survivors often endure extreme physical, emotional, and psychological abuse, leading to complex mental health issues that require comprehensive and sensitive care. This article explores the mental health consequences of human trafficking and highlights the importance of trauma-informed care for survivors.

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Has anyone used any innovative methods or formats for service evaluation or follow-up surveys with clients that have resulted in improved response rates?

A panel discussion from the Community Legal Education Ontario

Buzz Kill: The Corporatization of Cannabis is the definitive account of cannabis legalization in Canada. It is a story of cronyism, greed, corruption, and strategic deceit of the public. Buzz Kill also describes more humane alternatives to drug policy reform which prioritize public health and social justice over corporate profits. Buzz Kill is published by Black Rose Books, Montreal.

Cormac Russell’s https://www.nurturedevelopment...-are/cormac-russell/ talk, When Community Itself is Healthy emphasis’ Health Systems prioritizing asset based approaches in community neighbourhood development to the British Columbia Health Quality Forum.

Gambling and the teenage brain

If it seems like youth make emotional decisions and engage in risky behaviour, there’s a reason t: It’s all part of brain development. And while it’s a natural and necessary process, it also makes them particularly susceptible to developing a problem with gambling.

The amygdala and the prefrontal cortex