A class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity could help treat substance use disorders. GLP-1s, made popular by brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, show real promise in helping people curb cravings for substances like alcohol and…
Ottawa, September 15, 2021 — The Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines released today by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) will help people in Canada reduce gambling-related harms.
Ottawa, January 17, 2023 — According to the new Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, 3–6 standard drinks a week represents a moderate risk to your…
Ottawa, December 13, 2022 — Alcohol was involved in more medical emergencies that sent young people to hospital emergency departments (EDs) than cannabis or opioids, according to a new study of 4,634 cases in three Canadian…
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…
Ottawa, May 6, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic is having a greater impact on mental health and substance use for those living in households with children under 13 years old, especially females.
CCSA in partnership with Alberta Health Services has created a series of videos that look to improve understanding on:
Case study outlines the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy and Community Safety and Well-Being Thunder Bay’s Brain Builders Lab project.
