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Dry cells to be banned for women prisoners suspected of carrying contraband in bodies

Calls for more Naloxone kits in Fredericton

'Exciting opportunity' for ministers of housing, mental health to join forces: Expert

Iqaluit mayor, councillor again call for increased RCMP patrols for public drinking

National efforts to guide safe, effective, and equitable use of opioids for quality pain management in children

Peterborough Residents Urged To Carry Naloxone And Avoid Using Drugs Alone Amid Increase In Suspected Drug Poisonings

Long waitlists for treatment forces families to go to extreme lengths during B.C’s toxic drug crisis

Research

Gambling is an activity in which many adults in Canada frequently participate. The research section summarizes the potential risks and harms of gambling, while providing resources and tools to help people make informed decisions about gambling.…

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Psychotic Disorder and Cannabis Use: Canadian Hospitalization Trends, 2006–2015 [Report in Short]

Examines hospitalization trends related to cannabis use and mental and behavioural disorders between 2006 and 2015.

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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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