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Evidence in Action
There are always things to learn at CCSA’s Evidence in Action events. These expert-led discussions shed light on current issues relating to substance use and addiction. Our most recent event focused on public education efforts to inform Canadians about edible cannabis products, cannabis extracts and cannabis topicals. The Sixth Estate Spotlight recorded the event in Ottawa.
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.
Event
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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
7 Things You Need to Know about Cannabis Extracts
A list of seven important tips about cannabis extracts that people need to know before they try these products. Topics cover how to purchase these products properly, feeling the full affects and the intensity of the high, and understanding the levels of THC within them, as well as the risks and har…
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