Ottawa, May 17, 2021 — Overcoming Stigma…
Ottawa, June 29, 2021 — The recruitment notice for the Chief Executive Officer position at the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse has now been posted on the Government of Canada listing of Governor in Council…
Ottawa, November 22, 2019 — Canada is dealing with an ongoing opioid crisis. New cannabis products are ready to hit store shelves next month. Methamphetamine use is increasing in the prairies.
Ottawa, December 2, 2020 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) welcomes the federal government’s continued recognition of the importance of healthcare efforts to address substance use and addiction while…
Intended for anyone who works with or supports youth including educators, service providers, policy makers, caregivers and community leaders. This report provides recommendations for preventing and reducing youth substance use harms in Canada.
One-page poster that provides information about accessing virtual care for substance use and mental health during COVID-19. It highlights the importance of seeking mental health and substance use care early, and provides a list of virtual care…
CCSA launches A Review of Workplace Substance Use Policies in Canada
Illustrates key context and data on workplace culture related to substance use by individuals in safety-sensitive positions (positions that pose potential risks to self, co-workers, the public or the environment).
Examines data on individuals who accessed publicly funded services for substance use treatment in Canada, to help identify information gaps. This report is intended for researchers, analysts, leaders, decision makers and advisors to support…
Bryce Barker has always focused his career on improving the health of Canadians. Before joining CCSA in November 2016, he held positions at the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health and the Centre for Addiction and Mental…
