Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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September 19, 2019

CCSA and Community Partners Unite to Make a Collective Impact on Stigma in Ottawa

Ottawa, Sept 19, 2019 - Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to recovery for people dealing with substance use disorder.

  • Stigma
May 22, 2019| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

$4.5 million for cannabis research announced in partnership between CCSA and CIHR

Ottawa, May 22, 2019 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Resea…

  • Cannabis
  • CCSA
April 25, 2019| CCSA

Regular Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk of Mental Illness

Ottawa, April 25, 2019 — People who use cannabis regularly — one or more times per week over a period of months or years — c…

  • Cannabis
  • Mental Health
April 5, 2019| CCSA

Early and Regular Cannabis Use Is a Strong Predictor of Cognitive Impairment

Ottawa, April 5, 2019 — Starting to smoke cannabis earlier in life — before 16 or 17 — is one of the strongest predictors of…

  • Cannabis
March 29, 2019| CCSA

More Younger Canadians Using Community-based Services for Substance Use Withdrawal

Ottawa, March 29, 2019 — More young Canadians are using community detoxification services than older adults, according to a …

  • Youth
  • Treatment
February 25, 2019| CCSA

Caution against Overconsumption Risks with Edible Cannabis Products

Ottawa, February 25, 2019 — In a brief submitted to Health Canada’s consultation on Strict regulation of edible cannabis, ex…

  • Cannabis
December 13, 2018| CCSA

Presentation on the Impacts of Methamphetamine Use in Canada to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

November 29, 2018 Dr. Matthew Young, Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

  • Illicit Drugs
November 26, 2018| CCSA

Statement by Rita Notarandrea, CEO, on National Addictions Awareness Week 2018

Ottawa, November 26, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to launch National Addictio…

  • Stigma
November 14, 2018| CCSA

Substance use is costing six Canadian provinces over $1 billion each

Ottawa, November 14, 2018 — In each of the provinces of Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Co…

  • Substance Use Costs
  • Workplace Safety
October 16, 2018| CCSA

More than 60% of Canadians say they will not consume cannabis once it becomes legal, a new Nanos poll reveals

Ottawa, October 16, 2018 — Even though close to 6 in 10 Canadians report they have tried it, the majority of Canadians have …

  • Cannabis
October 9, 2018| CCSA

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes New Board Member Anne Elizabeth Lapointe

Ottawa, October 9, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to announce the appointment o…

  • CCSA
September 27, 2018| CCSA

New Communications Guide Provides the Tools to Talk Effectively to Youth about Cannabis

Ottawa, September 27, 2018 — Earlier today, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released Talking Pot w…

  • Cannabis
  • Youth
September 11, 2018| CCSA

CCSA Releases Communications Toolkit for Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines

Toolkit provides an additional way for people to educate themselves, understand the guidelines and share knowledge

  • Alcohol
September 6, 2018| CCSA

Statement by Rita Notarandrea, CEO, on Recovery Month

Ottawa, September 6, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to add its voice in support…

  • Recovery
August 30, 2018| CCSA

With Legalization Imminent, CCSA Releases Report on Cannabis Use during Pregnancy

Cites potential effects lasting into adolescence and young adulthood Ottawa, August 30, 2018 — With cannabis …

  • Cannabis

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