Preventing substance-related harms among Canadian youth through action within school communities: A policy paper

Recent years have seen unprecedented political and public attention on substance use among youth. In Canada, the legalization of non-medical cannabis use, rising numbers of opioid-related deaths and increases in the use of vaping products among youth are some of the factors that have led to the emergence of substance use as a priority concern.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:16 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:16 (UTC)
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open_canada_date_published 2021-10-18 00:00:00
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title_fr Prévenir les méfaits liés aux substances chez les jeunes Canadiens en prenant des mesures dans les communautés scolaires : Document d'orientation
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