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Harm Reduction: What’s in a Name?

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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

Effects of Drugs on the Body and Driving [handout]

Highlights the ways that cannabis, stimulants, opioids and sedatives affect the body and brain, and how they impact a person’s ability to drive. The poster warns of the risks and consequences of impaired driving. 

Alcohol and Drug Use Among Drivers: British Columbia Roadside Survey 2010 (Report in Short)

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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

Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis : Analysis drawn from the 2004 Canadian Addiction Survey

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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

Alcohol and Drug Use Among Drivers: British Columbia Roadside Survey 2010

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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

Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Canadian Households with Young Children [infographic]

Highlights key data from the Mental Health and…

Addiction Treatment in Canada: The National Treatment Indicators Report: 2014–2015 Data (Report at a Glance)

Summarizes the technical report of the same name on publicly funded services for substance use treatment in Canada. 

Best Practices across the Continuum of Care for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

Examines best practices and services that should be available to people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, harms from opioid use. The report was developed for Health Canada’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial Treatment Task Group.…

Faced with growing homeless encampments, London, Ont., tries hospitality instead of hostility [Subscription]

‘Everyone’s best friend’ dies from toxic drugs in Salmon Arm, sister lobbies for safe drug supply

London's Salvation Army's addiction recovery program ends after two years

Toronto's shelter system recently saw its deadliest month on record

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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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