Snapshot
Have You Taken “The High Way Home?”
Not every road is a safe route home. It is all about making informed decisions. Collaborating with Desjardins Insurance — and consulting with youth focus groups — CCSA has created a website to help young Canadians arrive home safely if they choose to use cannabis or alcohol. We want young people to make their mistakes here … not on the roads.
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
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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Evidence. Engagement. Impact.
CCSA.ca provides the news you need about substance use and addiction — all in one place
CCSA News
December 19, 2019
Statement by Rita Notarandrea on the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada’s Annual Report and Its Emphasis on Stigma
December 6, 2019
Throne speech recognition of mental health and addiction support applauded by pan-Canadian health organizations
November 25, 2019
Speak Out Against Stigma during National Addictions Awareness Week
Addiction News Daily
February 21, 2020
| CBC News
How art is helping N.W.T. teens learn about drugs, alcohol and wellness
February 20, 2020
| Journal Pioneer
Top mental health staff in P.E.I. respond to 'call to action' forum
February 19, 2020
| Kamloops This Week