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Early-bird deadline for CCSA’s Issues of Substance conference is almost here!
Register for CCSA’s Issues of Substance 2021 at the early-bird registration rate until October 22.
For $299, enjoy from the comfort of your home over 100 speakers, six concurrent sessions and more than 40 hours of educational resources. There is plenty to learn and experience.
Access for 30 days after the event to all recorded conference presentations* is included with registration.
CCSA Spotlight
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Respiratory and Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis Smoking [report]
Reviews research about the effects of smoking cannabis on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems (heart and lungs). Findings of the report include that cannabis smoke contains many of the same chemicals as tobacco smoke, emerging evidence that quitting cannabis smoking can reverse some of the n…
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CCSA's Issues of Substance Conference
CCSA’s Issues of Substance is the flagship event of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA). The biennial event is Canada’s only national conference that brings together addiction workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, knowledge brokers, and people with dir…
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Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Canadian Households with Young Children [infographic]
Highlights key data from the Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Gender and Household Size summary report. Also provides tips and resources to help Canadians cope with stress, anxiety and substance use during the pandemic.
Learn more about Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Canadian Households with Young Children [infographic]Featured Video:
Overview (Competencies for Canada’s Substance Use Workforce Series)
This video provides an overview of how a competency-based framework using the Behavioural and Technical Competencies can be helpful for your organization.
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October 22, 2021
| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
DEADLINE TODAY! It’s your last chance to register for CCSA’s Issues of Substance conference at the early bird rate. Register now!
October 21, 2021
| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
DEADLINE: Early-bird registration closes tomorrow! Register now for Canada’s premier national conference on substance use and addiction.
October 18, 2021
| Capital Current