Drug use

Summarizes the ways in which substance use and addiction differ for girls and women, and the implications of those differences for policy, research, systems and services.

Argues that current trends in women’s substance use demand a concerted, women-centred response.

Looks at women's use of ecstacy, and its impact on women's health and wellbeing.

Provides information about the relative risk and safety of prescription, over-the-counter and illegal drugs, along with alcohol, tobacco and other substances to the fetus during pregnancy and the baby during breastfeeding.

Summarizes what is known about pharmaceutical and personal care products and their impact on water pollution. Describes what can be done to reverse the threat these products pose to the population's health and to the environment.

Looks at the environmental contamination of rivers and lakes by chemical products from a public health perspective. Argues that the most health-promoting, cost-effective strategy for everyone is prevention.

Lists drugs that are contraindicated for breastfeeding women. Describes potential side effects.

Presents the results of a client satisfaction evaluation on the Adult Treatment Programs for chemical dependency. Includes recommendations concerning the evaluations of such programs, including the inclusion of non-completers.

Identifies best practices in treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with cocaine-use problems and promotes the use of effective interventions by providing information on cocaine and its effects. Provides a review of the treatment literature on pharmacological and behavioral treatment interventions, and makes recommendations for best practices.

Examines how policy in Canada deals with the issue of substance use during pregnancy and suggests alternative ways of addressing this problem that may prove less polarizing and punitive toward women.