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Involuntary Treatment for Severe Substance Use Disorders
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Summarizes the evidence drawn from worldwide evidence reviews, mathematical modelling, and extensive consultations and discussions. The Guidance provides people in Canada with...

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Outlines the policy changes in Canada that led to the increase in gambling availability and...

Timmins Summit Summary Report
Summarizes the Timmins Summit, held in partnership with the City of Timmins. A wide-ranging group of municipal leaders, healthcare professionals, policy makers and community...

Alcohol (Canadian Drug Summary)
Summarizes data on the use and risky use of alcohol, including information on drinking patterns, effects on youth and older adults, legal status, costs and impact on health...

Cannabis (Canadian Drug Summary)
Provides an overview of key data and information about cannabis before and after legalization and regulation, as well as on new classes of legalized cannabis (e.g., edibles)....
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Talking Pot with Youth: A Cannabis Communication Guide for Youth Allies
Provides introductory information and a set of exercises to engage youth in meaningful...

Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids – An Update
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CCSA hosting mayors from across Canada to address impact of the substance use crisis on small cities
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is gathering mayors of small cities in Lethbridge, Alta., to continue work on the first municipally led, integrated standards for treatment
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