The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse has a legislated mandate to provide national leadership and evidence-informed analysis and advice to mobilize collaborative efforts to reduce alcohol- and other drug-related harms.
CCSA has a 20-year history of accomplishments that have advanced knowledge and understanding in the substance abuse field. CCSA has been and remains a leading partner in major national initiatives, including
- A ground breaking report on the economic costs of substance abuse, The Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada
- A benchmark national survey of Canadians' use of alcohol and other drugs, the Canadian Addiction Survey
- CCSA's national biennial conference on substance abuse and addictions, Issues of Substance
- The exploration of key contemporary issues and their policy implications in an annual "snapshot" report, Substance Abuse in Canada
- A coordinated, Canada-wide, multi-partner approach to meeting the challenges associated with alcohol and other drugs and substances, the National Framework for Action
- A five-year plan for mobilizing youth-focused media and service organizations to reduce drug use among Canada's youth, A National Drug Prevention Strategy for Canada's Youth