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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…
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Four New Board Members
Ottawa, July 5, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of f…
Substance Use in Canada Costs $38.4 Billion a Year
Alcohol and tobacco together cause the most harm—by a large margin Ottawa, June 26, 2018 — Substance use cost…
Statement by Rita Notarandrea, CEO, on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Ottawa, June 26, 2018 — Today, with the United Nations, governments, NGOs and citizens from around the world, the Canadian C…
Frequently Asked Questions On Cannabis Use And Road Safety
Cannabis and driving: new briefing presents questions and answers for policymaking (23.5.2018, LISBON) What i…
Time to Kickstart the Conversation on Substance Use in Older Canadians
Key report from Canada’s leading voice on substance use and addiction provides evidence-based knowledge for policy makers