DECYDE

Depressants are a group of substances that slow down messages between your brain and your body. They are used for their relaxing and euphoric effect.

Published: 2023 

Download our DECYDE Substance Snapshot on Depressants here. 

Examples of depressants include:

Alcohol

Published: 2023

Benzodiazepines

Published: 2023

Date Rape Substances

Published: 2023

Fentanyl & Fentanyl Analogs

Published: 2024

Opioids

Published: 2023

External Resources

This video created by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction dives into all components of alcohol consumption, including the impact on health. 

To view this video, click here

fasdNL offers a range of alcohol-related resources. 

You can view this information here. 

This website offers information on vaping, including resources for parents, educators, and a Newsline to subscribe to for updates. 

You can view their website here. 

The government of Canada provides extensive information on vaping, and the potential harms, as well as various resources. 

You can view the information here

This provides educators (and the general public) information on vaping, and how to facilitate healthy conversations with youth. 

You can view the document here. 

Provides a youth-focused summary of the recommendations in Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health. Offers concise, image-based explanations of the risks and harms from alcohol consumption on an increasing scale. Includes information specifically for youth as well as tips to reduce alcohol-related risks. 

You can find the pdf here.