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Recovery Day in St. John’s
Our Stigma Ends with Me Workshop has reached Newfoundland! The workshop took place in conjunction with the first-ever Recovery Day in St. John's. As part of Recovery Day, CCSA CEO Rita Notarandrea spoke to those in attendance at Bannerman Park. Thirty cities across Canada marked Recovery Day this year. Breaking down barriers around the nature of addiction and recovery is the biggest hurdle for those looking to seek treatment.
CCSA Spotlight
Overcoming Stigma Through Language: A Primer
Facilitates conversations and increases awareness of the stigma that surrounds people who use substances, their support networks and service providers in the community. Developed in partnership with the Community Addictions Peer Support Association.
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National Addictions Awareness Week
CCSA’s National Addictions Awareness Week highlights issues and solutions to help address alcohol- and drug-related harm. It provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about prevention, to talk about treatment and recovery, and to bring forward solutions for change.
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Publication
Cannabis and Your Medications [Infographic]
One-page poster listing the types of medications that can interact with cannabis and affect your health. These types of medications are in common use and include both prescription and off-the-shelf drugs.
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Statement by Rita Notarandrea on the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada’s Annual Report and Its Emphasis on Stigma
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