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Canadian Addiction Survey (CAS): A National Survey of Canadians' Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs: Prevalence of Use and Related Harms: Detailed Report

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.

Cannabis Home Cultivation in Canada Before and After Legalization: Research Highlights

Summarizes findings from two published journal articles we co-authored on growing cannabis at home before and after legalization. It also identifies areas for further research.

Ontario’s auditor-general to release reports on Ontario Place redevelopment, opioid strategy [Subscription required]

Doctor on London's frontlines weighs in on opioid dispensing machine

Tensions continue to rise between Montreal residents and supervised injection site

Fredericton clinic part of national study on treatment for crystal meth addiction

Legislation lifting ban on homegrown recreational cannabis in Manitoba takes effect next month

International AFINet 2025 conference; Quebec City (21-23 May): Addiction, family members and other people concerned

International AFINet 2025 conference; Quebec City (21-23 May): Addiction, family members and other people concerned

Le cannabis offrirait une protection contre la COVID-19, selon une étude ontarienne

'Wonderful initiative': Halton police to begin providing naloxone kits to those leaving prison

Moncton woman can't continue addiction treatment unless she agrees to 'invasive' birth control method

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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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