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Ottawa Police Learn Brain Science to Help in Toxic Drug Crisis

OTTAWA (APRIL 23, 2026): The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) members are learning about brain science and how it contributes to a person’s resilience against substance use disorders in

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Helping International Municipal Leaders effectively address the synthetic opioid crisis

As global leaders and experts gather in Vienna this week for the 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in Vienna and the Canadian C

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New Data Shows 40% More Canadians Using Cannabis

February 10, 2026 (Ottawa) —  New data reveal the number of people who used cannabis at least once

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The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Susan Russell-Csanyi to its Board of Directors

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) proudly welcomes

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The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Dr. Louis Francescutti, Neil Arao, Cheryl Fraser and Dr. Dirk Huyer to its Board of Directors

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) proudly welcomes Dr. Louis Francescutti, Neil Arao, Cheryl Fraser and Dr. Dirk Huyer to its Board of Directors. Dr.

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Joint Statement from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and the European Union Drugs Agency

Alexis Goosdeel, Executive Director of the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA), and Dr.

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Almost 1 in 4 young people who gamble online report experiencing high levels of gambling-related harm: new report

Report calls for a pan-Canadian strategy to address rising online gambling harms

Nearly one in four (23.5%) young adults, aged 18 to 29, who reported gambling online in the past year experi

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Opening Remarks Before the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

by Dr. Alexander CaudarellaChief Executive Office, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and AddictionOctober 23, 2025