Preventing Problematic Substance Use in Youth

5 years ago 5 years ago Published by Kathe Rogers

This report was published by the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada.

HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT:

This year’s report from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada first provides a snapshot on the health status of Canadians, then shines a light on problematic substance use among youth with a focus on primary prevention. This means tackling risk factors, strengthening protective factors, delaying initiation to the use of substances, and preventing their harmful use.

Chief Public Health Officer. (2018). Preventing Problematic Substance Use in Youth. Ottawa, ON: Public Health Agency of Canada. Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2018/10/preventing-problematic-substance-use-in-youth.html