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CANNABIS MARKET CHANGED SINCE LEGALIZATION: NEW REPORT SHOWS IMPACT
OTTAWA (2 August 2022) : Fewer people in Canada are using cannabis, but young cannabis consumers are using more during the p…
Announcing new CEO Dr. Alexander Caudarella
Dear colleague, As Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), I …
Rita Notarandrea to retire as CEO of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA).
The Chair of CCSA’s Board of Directors, Vaughan Dowie makes the announcement and looks back on her remarkable career. Dec…
Canada’s youth are not alright: New poll reveals why more mental health and substance use supports are needed
Ottawa, Dec. 14, 2021 — Youth across Canada are reporting higher levels of anxiety and substance use concerns, with less abi…
New report explores risk factors for high rates of suicide, substance use among Inuit
Ottawa, Oct. 13, 2021 — A new report sheds light on the risk and protective factors for suicide among Inuit across Northern …
World’s First Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines: Helping People in Canada Make Informed Decisions
Ottawa, September 15, 2021 — The Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines released today by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and A…
Opioids and the Trades: Supporting Employee Health and Safety
Ottawa, August 10, 2021 - The opioid overdose crisis is disproportionately affecting people working in the trades, transport…
Recruitment Notice for CCSA CEO
Ottawa, June 29, 2021 — The recruitment notice for the Chief Executive Officer position at the Canadian Centre on …
New Online Learning Suite Helps End the Stigma of Substance Use
Ottawa, May 17, 2021 — Overcoming Stigma, a suite of online resources to help Canadians recognize the various forms of stigm…
Almost 40% of Women with Children Report Anxiety Symptoms During COVID-19 Pandemic; Canadians Living with Young Kids Report Increase in Alcohol, Cannabis Consumption
Ottawa, May 6, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic is having a greater impact on mental health and substance use for those living i…
CCSA Applauds Investments in Wellness, Addressing Social Determinants of Health in 2021 Federal Budget
Ottawa, April 20, 2021 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) strongly supports investing in the wellne…
COVID-19 stress amplifying mental health and substance use concerns: Leger poll
Ottawa, February 17, 2021 — COVID-19-related stresses are disproportionately impacting people with a history of mental heal…
CCSA and Health Canada Invest $1.8 Million in Cannabis Research Projects
Ottawa, January 21, 2021 — It has been more than two years since Canada became the first G20 country to legalize recreation…
Federal Government’s Fall Economic Statement Addresses Opioid Crisis and Canadian Wellness amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Ottawa, December 2, 2020 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) welcomes the federal government’s conti…
Make a Change to Help People with Substance Use Disorders During National Addictions Awareness Week
Ottawa, November 20, 2020 — Changes in attitude, behaviour and culture are a result of continuous efforts and actions taken …