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September 15, 2021| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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…

  • Gambling
August 10, 2021| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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…

  • Opioids
  • Workplace Safety
July 9, 2021| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

Recruitment Notice for CCSA CEO

Ottawa, June 29, 2021 — The recruitment notice for the Chief Executive Officer position at the Canadian Centre on …

  • CCSA
May 17, 2021| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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…

  • Stigma
May 6, 2021| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Mental Health Commission of Canada

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…

  • Alcohol
  • Women
  • COVID-19
  • Cannabis
April 20, 2021| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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…

  • Policy
February 17, 2021| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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…

  • COVID-19
  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
January 21, 2021| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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…

  • Cannabis
  • Policy
December 2, 2020| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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…

  • COVID-19
  • Opioids
  • Treatment
November 20, 2020| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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 …

  • Substance Use
September 30, 2020| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

Addiction, Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Resource for Ottawa’s Three Largest Post-Secondary Schools

Ottawa, September 30, 2020 — This fall for the first time in Canada, universities and colleges will have access to an all-in…

  • Stigma
  • Mental Health
September 17, 2020| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

CCSA to Lead Update of Canada’s Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines

Ottawa, September 17, 2020 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is leading a major collaborative init…

  • Alcohol
July 7, 2020| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

Substance Use in Canada Costs Almost $46 Billion a Year According to Latest Data

Alcohol and tobacco use together cause the most harm— accounting for 63% of total amount. Ottawa, July 7, 2020 — Substanc…

  • Substance Use Costs
  • Workplace Safety
June 26, 2020| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

Virtual Care Crucial During COVID-19

“Don’t wait to seek help: Virtual care to support Canadians is available now,” urge mental health and substance use organiza…

  • COVID-19
June 9, 2020| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

More than 1 in 5 Canadians who drink alcohol and have been staying at home more have been drinking once a day since the beginning of May

Ottawa, June 9, 2020 — About 20% of Canadians who drink alcohol and have been staying at home more due to the COVID-19 pande…

  • Alcohol
  • COVID-19

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