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Evidence in Action: What Is on the Cannabis Menu?
CCSA held a parliamentary breakfast to highlight the next steps of cannabis legalization. The topic of the day was cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals – all of which become legal this October. CCSA and expert guests explained the difference between these items and the risks and challenges associated with each them.
CCSA Spotlight
Talking Pot with Youth: A Cannabis Communication Guide for Youth Allies
Provides introductory information and a set of exercises to engage youth in meaningful discussions and conversations about cannabis. This guide takes a harm reduction approach to talking with youth about cannabis. Its purpose is to help those who work with young people to have the right kind of con…
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Issues of Substance Conference
CCSA’s Issues of Substance is the flagship event of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) that addresses issues related to substance use and addiction that affect the health and safety of Canadians. Visit the Issues of Substance conference website Registration for…
Publication
Family Physician Remuneration for Substance Use Disorders Care
Explores Canadian physicians’ experiences and perspectives on using the fee-for-service remuneration model to care for patients with substance use disorders. The report outlines suggestions to improve patient care for this complex health condition, while compensating family physicians fairly for th…
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