Peer-Reviewed · Published · Open Access
Published findings in cannabis harm reduction.
Research we designed, conducted, and published. Ongoing work in community harm reduction programs across Canada.
Key Findings
Cannabis substitution for alcohol in a managed alcohol program.
A mixed-methods evaluation of a voluntary cannabis substitution pilot delivered at a Canadian managed alcohol program. N=35. Hierarchical mixed-effects models with qualitative interviews.
2.43
Fewer mean daily standard drinks
Per additional 0.4g cannabis joint consumed. Approximately 15.2 standard THC units per joint.
Goulet-Stock et al., IJDP 2026
0.22
Fewer drinks per day, per week
Statistically significant reduction in total reported drinks consumed per day with each additional week of cannabis programming.
CMAPS / High Hopes, manuscript in preparation
89%
Reported substitution effect
8 of 9 interview participants described cannabis as a substitute for alcohol or a moderating influence on their drinking.
CMAPS / High Hopes, manuscript in preparation
These are observational findings from community-based harm reduction research. Cannabis is not an approved therapeutic product by Health Canada and is not indicated for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. Findings do not constitute clinical claims.
Publications
Published and in progress.
Active research program. New manuscripts in preparation.
Published · Open Access
Evaluating cannabis substitution for alcohol within the context of a Canadian managed alcohol program
Goulet-Stock S, Hacksel C, Scandiuzzi B, Boyd R, Pauly B, Stockwell T
International Journal of Drug Policy, 147, 105083 (2026)
Manuscript in Preparation
Cannabis substitution in a managed alcohol program: Evidence for substitution and participant motivations
CMAPS / High Hopes Research Society
Target: Drug & Alcohol Review
completed
Evaluating the effectiveness of peer researchers in a cannabis substitution program
High Hopes Research Society / CMAPS
Mixed-methods evaluation of peer-led research model in a MAP setting
Peer Researcher Model
Research led by people with lived experience.
The cannabis substitution program was delivered and evaluated using a peer researcher model — community members with lived experience of alcohol use and harm reduction trained as research partners.
97%
Participant Satisfaction
96.6% of participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the peer-led cannabis distribution process.
100%
Program Satisfaction
All participants reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their experience in the cannabis substitution program.
94%
Better Understanding
93.75% of participants felt peer researchers better understood their needs compared to academic researchers.
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