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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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Mental Health Commission of Canada Highlight Healthy Coping Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic
Ottawa, April 24, 2020 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the Mental Health Commission of Canad…
Canadians Under 54 Drinking More While at Home Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Ottawa, April 15, 2020 — 25% of Canadians (aged 35–54) and 21% of Canadians (aged 18–34) say they have increased the amount …
Statement by Rita Notarandrea on the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada’s Annual Report and Its Emphasis on Stigma
Ottawa, December 19, 2019 - The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) welcomes the Chief Public Health Offic…
Throne speech recognition of mental health and addiction support applauded by pan-Canadian health organizations
Statement From Mental Health Commission of Canada and Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction December 6, 2019 …
Speak Out Against Stigma during National Addictions Awareness Week
Ottawa, November 25, 2019 Fact: Substance use disorder is a health condition, not a choice or a moral failing. Fact: T…
Canada’s Premier Conference on Substance Use and Addiction Begins Monday in Ottawa; Chief Public Health Officer of Canada To Provide Opening Remarks
Ottawa, November 22, 2019 — Canada is dealing with an ongoing opioid crisis. New cannabis products are ready to hit store sh…