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… Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures to help delay or prevent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. This involved renewed efforts to tackle the fentanyl crisis in Canada, including the appointment of a “fentanyl czar.” … programs that arc toward a healthier society. Disruptions in drug supply can have unintended consequences, such as …
… $40 billion a year (2014) . Developed collaboratively in 2005 by representatives from governments, enforcement … CCSA, the National Framework provides a roadmap for change in Canada and aims to build a healthy society and address the … National Framework provides an overview of our mandate. In 2008, the partners added impaired driving and concurrent …
… executive management skills, with specific expertise in strategic planning, total compensation, human resources … estate investment trusts. Thirty years prior, she worked in the federal public service in Ottawa, holding positions of Chief Human Resource Officer …
… toxicity deaths, many of which also involved stimulants or other substances. The vast number of lost lives makes the … Opioids are available in both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical forms. Common … manufactured and are the most widely available opioids in Canada's unregulated drug supply. Most harms associated …
… of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, In June, I was appointed as the volunteer Chair of the Board … and detailed implementation plan for reconfiguring and/or re-mandating the PCHO suite, building on the work of Drs. … the public agenda. CCSA has been in the forefront of these fast-moving conversations. Now more than ever CCSA must focus …
… Substance use disorder is a health condition, not a choice or a moral failing. Fact : The stigma surrounding substance … for people recovering from substance use disorders, both in seeking care and receiving it. That’s why this year, the … says Notarandrea. Canadians can show their support online for this campaign by using the hashtag …
… attitudes, beliefs and behaviours. Stigma is most apparent in stigmatizing language, which relies heavily on stereotypes … Stigma is not only hurtful, it has real-life consequences. In the field of substance use, stigma is a significant … barrier for those with a substance use disorder or who have used substances in the past. Family and friends …
… and data on workplace culture related to substance use in the oil and gas, forestry, and mining industries. … each industry, outlines the general acceptance of alcohol or cannabis use before or during work. People working in safety-sensitive positions …
… by substance use. Raadiya holds an Honours Bachelor’s in Health Sciences and a Master of Public Health from the … could influence health policy. This interest, particularly in substance use health, led her to CCSA, where she joined full-time in July 2022 as a Research and Policy Analyst. In this role, …
… Examines the average alcohol consumption of people in Canada and where it falls within the risk zones outlined in Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health (CGAH). The … age, and sex, and assesses the extent to which people in Canada adhere to the CGAH guidelines. This report is …
… Do edible and smoked cannabis products affect drivers in the same way? How should the law deal with drivers who … reasons? These are among the questions addressed today in a new policy briefing on cannabis and driving, published … longer illegal in some jurisdictions (be this for medical or recreational purposes), laws penalising cannabis-positive …
… putting mental health and addiction squarely on the map in its December 5th throne speech. Mental illness and … point of contact for someone experiencing a mental illness or harms from substance use. Further, with 500,000 people … Properly supporting those living with mental illness and/or substance use disorder while promoting mental wellness and …
