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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
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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
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…
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 …
Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Lessons Learned from the United States
CCSA and U.S. Embassy Host 5th Cross-Country Speaking Series Event Ottawa, August 28, 2018 — The Canadian Cen…
Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Lessons Learned from the United States
CCSA and U.S. Embassy Host 6th Cross-Country Speaking Series Event Ottawa, August 28, 2018 — The Canadian Cen…
Students Cite Having Fun, Peer Pressure and Campus Culture as Leading Reasons for Heavy Drinking
Ottawa, August 16, 2018 — In a new report released by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), post-second…
CCSA CEO Rita Notarandrea Pens Guest Editorial on Cannabis Legalization for New Zealand Periodical
Ottawa, August 13, 2018 — Cannabis legalization in Canada is less than 75 days away. What can we expect when this happens? C…
Board chair promises CCSA will continue its important work during Health Canada Review
August 9, 2018 Dear friends of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, In June, I …
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Two New Board Members
Ottawa, July 10, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to announce the appointments of…