Mental Health and Addiction Briefs

CoRE produces concise summaries on relevant topics for educational purposes. These briefs are focused on facts and data.

Therapeutic Living Units (TLU)

Therapeutic Living Units (TLUs) are specialized self-contained units within correctional facilities.

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Reducing Risk Associated with Tobacco Addiction

Switching to lower-risk nicotine alternatives reduces exposure to deadly chemicals.

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Early Intervention in Psychosis

Early intervention in psychosis improves long-term recovery outcomes and reduces disability.

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Land-Based Healing

Culturally-based care for youth addiction.

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Mental Health or Mental Illness?

Why clarity matters for better outcomes.

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Drug Treatment Court

Breaking the Cycle of Addiction and Crime in Alberta.

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Lessons from a Large Overdose Prevention Trial​

Implications for jurisdictions responding to a rapidly evolving overdose crisis.

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Alcohol Mortality

This brief examines the pandemic's impact on alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations.

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Problem Gambling

Global gambling expansion fuels massive consumer losses and health risks.

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Prescription Stimulants

North America's high rates of ADHD prescriptions for stimulants raises concerns.

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