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Drogue du viol : la police de Charlottetown comparaît devant un comité

Northern Ontario communities compete for limited number of funded HART hubs

RCMP recommends limited drug decriminalization to advisory committee

"My Journey Begins with Compassion" New video from CCSA explores the impact of substance use stigma and how to challenge it in our communities.

Story Walks illustrated extent of toxic drug crisis in Comox Valley and other communities

Research sheds light on the ethical complexities in conducting Industry-funded cannabis studies

Eskasoni residents divided about new liquor store coming to community

Opioids and the Trades: Supporting Employee Health and Safety

Ottawa, August 10, 2021 - The opioid overdose crisis is disproportionately affecting people working in the trades, transportation and construction.

Women and Addiction

Welcome. Welcome to the International Women and Addiction Symposium* Website. Women with addiction face unique challenges in the areas of stigma, trauma, co-occurring disorders, gender inequalities and motherhood.

 

With Legalization Imminent, CCSA Releases Report on Cannabis Use during Pregnancy

Cites potential effects lasting into adolescence and young adulthood

Alcohol Warning Labels: Evidence and Public Health Impact

Stacey Petersen

Stacey Petersen has gained national recognition for his leadership in the addiction and mental health sector. He is a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, celebrating 37 years in recovery in October of 2024.

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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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