Supervised Consumption Sites: Evidence versus Assumptions Joint Statement by the Honourable Vernon White and Dr. Alexander Caudarella on the public safety and public health perspectives
“There are few public policy issues that generate as much debate as supervised consumption sites (SCS).
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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
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Joint Statement from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and the European Union Drugs Agency
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Opening Remarks Before the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
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CCSA’s Response to Health Canada’s Third Legislative Review of the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act
In September 2025, CCSA officially submitted a response to the open consultation to Health Canada’s Third Legislative Review of the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA).
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Guidance, Tools and Resources
CCSA produces research-based publications, tools, and resources to support evidence-based decision-making on substance use health issues. Select your area of interest from the six categories below:
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Substances
Delve into key resources on commonly used substances, such as alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants and psychedelics. Learn about their effects, usage patterns, associated health and social consequences, and harm reduction considerations
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Personal and Societal Impacts
Get insights on the personal and societal impacts of substance use and addiction , including gambling and impaired driving, and their effects on health, safety, and social well-being. Learn about effective prevention and harm-reduction strategies in various sectors.
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Communities
Communities share common interests, values or goals, and interact with one another to build relationships and help networks. These materials support more inclusive, equitable, and community-informed responses to substance use and addiction. Dive into resources highlighting people with lived and living experience, stigma, sex- and gender-based analysis, Indigenous Peoples, and housing.
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Treatment and Prevention
Explore medical, psychological, and social approaches aimed at helping individuals avoid or recover from substance use disorders. Get the facts on public health topics and learn about collaborative efforts to reduce stigma and promote more equitable, inclusive responses to substance use.
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Youth
Learn about factors influencing substance use in young people, including childhood trauma and brain development, and get tools to support adult allies in leading meaningful, evidence-informed conversations with youth. Content promotes early prevention, harm reduction and supportive environments for youth up to age 25.
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Substance Use and the Workplace
Substance use has a significant impact on the workplace, potentially affecting safety, productivity and employee well-being. Explore research on substance use in various industries. Resources support workplace leaders in building more supportive, stigma-free environments through practical strategies, improved approaches and initiative-taking education.
