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When it Comes to Substance Use Disorders Words Matter [Fact Sheet]
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When it Comes to Substance Use Disorders Words Matter [infographic]

Illustrates that stigmatizing language can act as a barrier to recovery from substance use disorders.

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Impaired Driving In Canada (Topic Summary)
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Impaired Driving in Canada (Topic Summary)

Examines information and data on alcohol- and drug-impaired driving, a major contributor to vehicle crashes in Canada.

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Changing the Language of Addiction [Fact Sheet]
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Changing the Language of Addiction [Fact Sheet]

Illustrates that stigmatizing words can act as a barrier to recovery from substance use disorders. This fact sheet suggests alternative language that can breakdown negative stereotypes.

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Canadian Youth Perceptions on Cannabis (Report at a Glance)
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Canadian Youth Perceptions on Cannabis (Report at a Glance)

Summarizes the technical report of the same name that was undertaken to examine the common misconceptions of Canadian youth about cannabis and its harms.

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Life in Recovery [fact sheet]
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Life in Recovery [fact sheet]

Illustrates data about Life in Recovery from a survey of 855 Canadians (including stable housing and employment, family activities and planning for the future) and notes that 82.5% experience some

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What We Heard: Refreshing the National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada
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What We Heard: Refreshing the National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada

Examines consultations held to refresh the National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada.

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Prescription Opioids (Canadian Drug Summary)
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Prescription Opioids (Canadian Drug Summary)

Summarizes data on the use of prescription opioids, including information on associated harms and effects, legal status, costs, hospitalization, emergency department visits and access to treatment.

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Real Need – Real Action: CCSA Annual Report, 2016-2017
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Real Need – Real Action: CCSA Annual Report, 2016-2017

Outlines CCSA’s activities and accomplishments for the fiscal year 2016–2017.

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Browse the CCSA Network of Websites

CCSA's Issues of Substance Conference

This biannual, national conference brings together people from across the country, including addiction workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, and people with lived and living experience
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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms

This project provides comparable and up-to-date data on the costs and harms of substance use in Canada and allows people to explore and analyze the data through its data visualization tool.
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Workforce Competencies

CCSA developed measurable technical and behaviour competencies in knowledge, skills and values for the substance use workforce, providing consistent care across the wide range of settings.
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Drink Less Live More

Canada has new guidance on alcohol and your health. CCSA wants you to be able to make the most informed decisions you can about drinking alcohol.
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Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines

Learn about the world’s first Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines to help people in Canada make informed decisions about their gambling and lessen their risk of gambling-related harms. Use the Interactive Risk Assessment Tool to assess your personal gambling choices.
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The Highway Home

This interactive website takes an experiential approach to increasing youth’s and young drivers’ awareness of the risks and harms of drug-impaired driving, using real-life scenarios involving cannabis use and driving.
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