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Urinalysis and Self-Reporting - Participation

CCSA is recruiting new sites interested in implementing the Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project (CUSP) at a harm reduction site in their region. Funds are available for participant honoraria, urinalysis costs and research…

A Roadmap for Cannabis Equity in Canada to Inform the Legislated Review of the Cannabis Act by the Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation

A Roadmap for Cannabis Equity in Canada to Inform the Legislated Review of the Cannabis Act by the Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation

Werb, D., Owusu-Bempah, A., Maghsoudi, N…

Statement by Rita Notarandrea, CEO, on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Ottawa, June 26, 2018 — Today, with the United Nations, governments, NGOs and citizens from around the world, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is proud to recognize the…

Opening Remarks Before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health By Dr. Alexander Caudarella, Chief Executive Officer Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addictions

“Mr. Chair, Vice-Chairs and Committee members, thank you for inviting the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction — or CCSA — today.

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Opening Remarks Before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

by Dr. Alexander CaudarellaChief Executive Office, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and AddicitionDecember 10, 2024

Webinar: Frequently Asked Questions from Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health

Join us for a free webinar: Frequently Asked Questions from Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health

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Substance Use in Canada Costs Almost $46 Billion a Year According to Latest Data

Alcohol and tobacco use together cause the most harm— accounting for 63% of total amount.

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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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