Snapshot
Collaboration Is the Key
Collaboration with our partners and stakeholders is what helps make CCSA successful. We listen to them to find out what they need to help them make the most impact. Collaboration was key as we developed our newly released strategic plan. During the development process, we consulted more than 240 stakeholders to find out what they needed from our organization and to hear their suggestions for how we could improve upon the work we do.
Read Focused on the Future: 2021–2026 Strategic Plan to learn about CCSA’s direction for the next five years.
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…
Event
Learn more about High-Risk Substance Use and Overdose Among Youth
High-Risk Substance Use and Overdose Among Youth
On January 25, 2021, colleagues from across the healthcare community will gather for a virtual conference on high-risk substance use and overdose among youth. The rising numbers of young people with high-risk substance use and risk of overdose is concerning. We know that effective care for adole…
Publication
Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Treatment Capacity in Canada
Summarizes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on substance use treatment and harm reduction services. Looks at how the public health response to the virus affected the capacity to deliver services, wait times for treatment, the use of virtual care platforms, substance use patterns and other aspec…
Learn more about Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Treatment Capacity in Canada
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CCSA News
December 2, 2020
Federal Government’s Fall Economic Statement Addresses Opioid Crisis and Canadian Wellness amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Addiction News Daily
January 15, 2021
| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
CCSA’s COVID-19 resource section has what you need to know about the impacts of COVID-19 on substance use.
January 13, 2021
| Global News
Canadian cannabis users report increased use over pandemic, worrying experts
January 15, 2021
| Ottawa Citizen