Population and Life Course Studies Unit

			Population and Life Course Studies Unit The Population and Life Course Studies Unit of the Social, Prevention and Health Policy Research Department, monitors population trends in addiction and mental health indicators. This information provides a knowledge base for health and policy professionals and helps ensure that needed programs are put in place in a timely and cost-effective manner. The two major monitoring projects are the biennial Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS), the longest on-going school survey in Canada, and the CAMH Monitor, an annual telephone survey of Ontario adults. New eBulletins: 19:Students' Exposure to Illicit Drugs in Ontario 20:Cannabis Use and Driving among Ontario Adults 21:Monthly Variations in Self-Reports of Drinking and Driving in Ontario OSDUS OSDUS 2001 --- The Mental Health and Well-Being of Ontario Students, 1991-2001: Findings from the OSDUS This report, based on the 2001 Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS), describes health and mental health indicators among Ontario students between 1991 and 2001. It is the second in a series which will monitor such indicators. PDF of complete report (1.3MB) Update: Earlier problems with this PDF file have been fixed. PDF of executive summary (106KB) Press release May 6, 2002 / en Français Youth initiatives & programs at CAMH click for full-size image OSDUS 2001 --- Drug Use Among Ontario Students, 1977-2001: Findings from the OSDUS The 2001 cycle of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS), is the longest ongoing study of adolescent drug use in Canada. The study, which spans over two decades, is based on 13 surveys conducted every two years since 1977. In the spring of 2001, 4,211 students from 41 school boards, 106 schools and 272 classes participated in the survey.This report describes rates and patterns of drug use in 2001 and changes since 1977. This document is available here in PDF format; it is a 2.11 MB download OSDUS 2003 Questionnaires Form A (120KB) and Form B (131KB) OSDUS 2001 Questionnaires in PDF format Form A (1.71MB) and Form B (1.47MB) OSDUS 1999 The 1999 cycle of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health¯s Ontario Student Drug Use Survey, is the longest ongoing study of adolescent drug use in Canada. The study, which spans over two decades, is based on 12 surveys conducted every two years since 1977. In the spring of 1999, 4,894 students (77% of selected students) from 38 school boards, 111 schools and 285 classes participated in the survey administered by the Institute for Social Research, York University. This report describes rates and patterns of drug use in 1999 and changes since 1977. Unlike previous surveys, which sampled students in Grade 7, 9 11 and 13 (OAC) only, the 1999 OSDUS surveyed students in all grades from 7 to 13 inclusive. 1999 Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS) Executive Summary 1999 Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS) - Full Version (997KB PDF file) CAMH Monitor 2001 CAMH Monitor eReport: Addiction & Mental Health Indicators Among Ontario Adults in 2001, and changes since 1977 This report describes the extent of addiction and mental health indicators among Ontario adults aged 18 years and older. Estimates are derived from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's 2001 CAMH Monitor, a survey based on telephone interviews with 2,627 adults. This report also describes trends in alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use, based on 16 surveys conducted between 1977 and 2001. The resulting compilation of these surveys represents the longest ongoing study of adult drug use in Canada. This document is available here in PDF format; it is a 1.15MB download   2000 CAMH Monitor eReport: Addiction & Mental Health Indicators Among Ontario Adults, 1977- 2000 This report describes the extent of addiction and mental health indicators among Ontario adults aged 18 years and older. Estimates are derived from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's 2000 CAMH Monitor, a survey based on telephone interviews with 2,406 adults. This report also describes trends in alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use, based on 15 surveys conducted between 1977 and 2000. The resulting compilation of these surveys represents the longest ongoing study of adult drug use in Canada. This document is available here in PDF format; it is a 1.17MB download 1999 CAMH Monitor: Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators Among Ontario Adults, 1977-1999 This report describes the extent of addiction and mental health indicators among Ontario adults aged 18 years and older. Estimates are derived from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's 1999 CAMH Monitor, a survey based on telephone interviews with 2,436 adults. This report also describes trends in alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use, based on 14 surveys conducted between 1977 and 1999. The resulting compilation of these surveys represents the longest ongoing study of adult drug use in Canada. This document is available here in PDF format; it is a 542KB download. eBulletin: CAMH Population Studies eBulletins The eBulletin series provides a brief overview of topical issues related to addiction and mental health indicators. eb021 Monthly Variation in Self-Reports of Drinking and Driving in Ontario PDF Size: 64 KB eb020 Cannabis Use and Driving among Ontario Adults PDF Size: 176 KB eb019 Students' Exposure to IlliciDrugs in Onario PDF Size: 189 KB eb018 One in Ten Ontario Students Contemplates Suicide PDF Size: 207KB   eb017 Highlights from the 2001 CAMH Monitor eReport PDF Size: 50KB Addiction and Mental Health Indicators among Ontario Adults, 1977-2001 eb016 Binge Drinking, Part II PDF Size: 181KB Overview of Binge Drinking in Ontario: Part 2 of 2 eb015 Binge Drinking, Part I PDF Size: 169KB Overview of Binge Drinking in Ontario: Part 1 of 2 eb014 MHReport PDF Size: 170KB The Mental Health and Well-Being of Ontario Students - Findings from the OSDUS 1991-2001 - Report Highlights eb013 Raves2001 PDF Size: 193KB Rave Attendance Stabilizes Among Ontario Students eb012 Bullying PDF Size: 82KB Bullying behaviour among Ontario students eb011_2001OSDUS PDF Size: 45KB Tobacco Use Down but Heavy Drinking Remains a Problem: Results of latest study of Ontario youth drug use, the 2001 Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS) eb010_CM00PDF Size: 73KB Highlights from the CAMH Monitor eReport: Addiction and Mental Health - Indicators Among Ontario Adults, 1977-2000. eb009_Illicit drugsPDF Size: 40KB Ecstasy and Other Illicit Drug Use Among Young Ontarians. eb008_MHreportPDF Size: 34KB The Mental Health and Well-Being of Ontario Students: Findings from the OSDUS 1991-1999 ì Report Highlights		En Français | Help | Search | Events | CAMH Library | Guide to CAMH | Donate Now   You are Here : CAMH > Research > Population & Life Course Studies   On this page About the Population and Life Course Studies Unit 2001 CAMH Monitor eReport: Addiction & Mental Health Indicators Among Ontario Adults in 2001, and changes since 1977 OSDUS 2003 questionnaire Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS) Reports CAMH Monitor CAMH Population Studies eBulletins Canadian Campus Survey 1998   Related Pages The Mental Health and Well-Being of Ontario Students, 1991-2001 (1.17 MB) Social, Prevention and Health Policy Research Department, 1999 Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS) Executive Summary 1999 Ontario Student Drug Use Survey (OSDUS) - Full Version (997KB PDF file) Mental Health and Well-Being of Ontario Students:Findings from the OSDUS 1991-1999 - Executive Summary (55KB PDF file) Mental Health and Well-Being of Ontario Students: Findings from the OSDUS 1991-1999 - Full Document (1.4MB PDF file) Public opinion of Ontario adults on alcohol policy issues: findings from a 1999 general population survey. 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