Alcohol Use Disorder Among Older Adults [2020]
Alcohol is the most commonly used and misused substance among older adults (Kuerbis et al., 2014). Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and risky alcohol consumption is
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Benzodiazepine Use Disorder Among Older Adults [2020]
Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs) are sedative-hypnotic drugs that are often used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, sleeping problems (insomnia), seizures and alcohol withdrawal. These
Cannabis Use Disorder Among Older Adults [2020]
Evidence is limited with regard to the potential benefits and harms of cannabis use, especially among older adults who often face unique physical and socioeconomic
Opioid Use Disorder Among Older Adults [2020]
According to the World Health Organization, people over the age of 50 accounted for 39% of deaths from drug use disorders in 2015. Of those
Journeying with fear: Young people’s experiences of cannabis use, crime and violence before treatment entry [2020]
Problem The experiences of crime and policing from the perspective of adolescent cannabis users before treatment entry are not often understood by practitioners. Methods A
Improving Quality and Delivery of Mental Health and Addictions Services: Province Continues to Build Healthier Communities with the Creation of The Centre of Excellence [2019-02-19]
Ontario continues to make meaningful improvements to the province’s mental health and addictions system so that all Ontarians can easily access high-quality mental health and
Cost Savings of Housing First in a Non-Experimental Setting [2020]
We investigate the impact of supportive housing (Housing First, or HF) programs on public service utilization of people experiencing homelessness in Calgary, Alberta. We use
Office of the Correctional Investigator Annual Report 2018-2019 [2020-02-18]
Find the following News Release here Today, the 46th annual report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled in Parliament. In his report, the
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