substance use

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Click here to register for our free national webinar on Tuesday, July 14th at 12:00PM ET.

Trauma and substance use: Introduction to Compassionately Supporting Youth Who Use Substances

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Join us for our June Waypoint Talks Session on Substance Use Disorder in Forensic Hospitals: Evidence Synthesis and Clinical Profiles, hosted by Dane Mauer-Vakil. Substance use disorders (SUD) are highly prevalent in individuals with mental illness who interact with the criminal justice system, and inpatient forensic hospital care presents an opportunity for treatment. This talk will provide an overview of SUD-related practices and interventions in forensic hospitals and present clinical profiles of forensic inpatients with SUD.

Big nights happen. Open conversations help teens make safe choices.

Prom, graduation, and other milestone celebrations are exciting moments for teens. They can also bring pressure to drink or try substances. In this webinar, parents and caregivers will learn practical ways to start open conversations, set expectations, and help teens plan ahead for a safe and memorable celebration.

You’ll leave with simple strategies and a practical checklist to help your teen make choices they’ll feel good about — and ensure their special night is remembered for the right reasons.

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Motivational interviewing and harm reduction with youth

Grief work through a harm reduction lens: Supporting clients who use substances

Reframing the narrative: A fresh look at personality disorders in practice

Event information:

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November 19, 1:00-2:30PM EST

Alcohol, cannabis and nicotine are the three most commonly consumed psychoactive substances among young people in Canada. Substance use is a familiar term among teens and young adults, but many do not fully understand the possible risks of using these products. They may be nervous to start to talk about substance even with trusted adults.

This training is for professionals who provide support to individuals who are experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues, as well as those involved in policy or program development in these areas.

Join Rideauwood's Manager of Clinical Practice, Amanda Neilson, for an interactive training that covers:

Click here to register for this free webinar, taking place on Wednesday September 17th at 12:00-1:00PM EST.

The back-to-school period can bring a mix of emotions for children, teenagers, and young adults, ranging from excitement and anticipation to stress and anxiety. Join Substance (formerly known as Drug Free Kids Canada) as we examine the relationships between substance use, stress/anxiety, depression and coping. 

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The ongoing overdose crisis in Canada has claimed the lives of over 50,000 people since 2016. Parents and professionals working with youth need to know how to protect not only themselves, but also young people who are using or considering using opioids, stimulants or sedatives for any purpose.

Join us as we explore:

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is a national leader on substance use health (SUH) committed to using evidence-based research to promote programs and policies that

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.