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What We Do

Treatment

Medication and behavioural treatment options to help people quit smoking tobacco. Available to patients and individuals across Ontario.

Research

Pragmatic large-scale, and clinical trials examining ways to improve access to care & novel treatments for tobacco use and co-occuring conditions.

Education

Accredited, online or in-person, trainings for providers in tobacco use treatment, chronic disease prevention, diabetes, cannabis, and other topics.

Knowledge Translation

Shortening the time gap in translating research into practice. Using the Learning Health System model to rapidly iterate treatment programs.

E-Cigarettes & Vaping

Upcoming and recorded sessions with experts discussing emerging evidence on e-cigarettes and vaping and guidance for clinical encounters.

Featured Project: NRT to Effect

Study with patients from Toronto and Ottawa examining if personalizing and increasing doses of NRT patch improve chances of quitting smoking.

By the Numbers

269,997
Patients treated

338
Partner organizations

5,750
Practitioners trained

7
University accredited
courses

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Tobacco Use, Vaping, & COVID-19: What Do You Need To Know?	During these times, it is important to consider how you can best manage your health and prevent spreading the virus to others. Although more research is still needed, we are providing here with information, based on the latest evidence as of March 2020, on the risks associated with cigarettes & e-cigarettes, as well as tips for quitting or reducing smoking and vaping during the pandemic.
COVID19 Mental Health Discussion Forum	Leaning on others for support & encouragement is key during #COVID19. Our team at NDS has helped put together a moderated peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can connect with others in the community. This is a space where you can offer support, encouragement, and share your experiences with managing your stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19 virus. You can also get tips and suggestions for how best to cope in this difficult time. Register today & join the conversation!
Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic	The COVID-19 pandemic can cause stress and anxiety because of its disruption to normal life as well the sudden overflow of information and attention on the topic. As Canada continues to deal with the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we at NDS remain committed to playing our part in ensuring the health and wellbeing of our clients and the CAMH community. In this vein, CAMH has created a website as a clearinghouse of resources and reliable information concerning the COVID-19 and its impact on mental health.

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