Examines consultations held to refresh the National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada.
This policy brief provides an overview of cannabis regulatory changes made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic between March and August 2020 and presents preliminary data on changes to cannabis sales and patterns of use.
This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.
Examines key issues and policy implications of substance abuse in Canada in 2005. The study compiles suggestions from experts and policy makers in the substance use disorder field, and comes in the wake of the renewal of Canada’s Drug Strategy.…
Summarizes the effects of opioids on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that opioids can cause sedation and drowsiness while driving.
Summarizes the effects of sedatives on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that sedatives can cause delayed reaction time and drowsiness while driving…
Outlines the activities of CCSA in fiscal year 2018–2019 and provides the auditor’s report.
Summarizes a networking and planning workshop held November 2023 with members of research teams who received Health Canada funding through the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and the Mental Health Commission of Canada to study the…
Building Bridges through Shared Learning/Créer des connections grâce à l’apprentissage partagé is our theme, connecting research and evidence-based treatments with presentations about current knowledge and skills in addictions care in Canada.