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Substance use refers to the consumption of alcohol, cannabis, opioids or other drugs. Substance use may lead to substance use disorders, overdose, infectious diseases or other complications. Reducing the harms associated with substance use can prevent injury, illness or death. We provide expertise and tools to help you plan substance use programs, research and policies.

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Evidence Brief

Assesses the prevalence of DUIC in Ontario and Canada with respect to time and implementation of legislation.
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Updated 25 Sep 2017

Evidence Brief

Assesses the risk factors and effectiveness of preventive interventions for driving under the influence of cannabis
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Updated 25 Sep 2017

Interactive Report

Indicators include self-reported rate of heavy drinking, underage drinking and exceeding the low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines for chronic disease or injury. 

PHU and LHIN data from 2015–16 CCHS cycle (Archived: PHU 2003 to 2013–14).

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Updated 27 July 2018

Interactive Report

Explore the most recent opioid-related morbidity and mortality data including emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths.

PHU and LHIN data from 2003 onward.

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Updated 20 March 2019

 

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PHO Rounds: Visiting Speaker - Improving preconception health: Findings from a pilot randomized controlled trial of an interconception intervention delivered by public health nurses

This session will highlight our findings and discuss implications for development of future PCH interventions.

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Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

hpcdip@oahpp.ca

Updated 11 March 2019
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