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Networks: A Knowledge Synthesis

This brief discusses the potential use of networks to support healthcare reform. It presents different network models, and synthesizes key themes and best practices in network development and governance.

Alcohol and Older Adults [poster]

As we age, and our bodies and life circumstances change, drinking alcohol can become riskier. This poster outlines the low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines for adults aged 65 and older, as recommended by the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental…

‘This isn’t over yet’: Opioid-related deaths reach new heights in Edmonton

After a decade of hard-fought sobriety, this woman has learned there is hope for anyone

How scientists are zapping the brain to help treat drug and alcohol addiction

OxyContin maker's settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it's up to the Supreme Court

Greens Grill NDP over Delays to Safe Supply and Decriminalization

Addictions treatment centre closures in Alta., B.C., could mean more obstacles for N.W.T. patients

Semaine catastrophique en matière de surdoses à Montréal

Ontario : trois partis, trois stratégies pour les magasins de cannabis

Présence « préoccupante » de xylazine à Montréal

Awareness day urges public to see the human side of addiction

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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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