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Ontario will not raise drinking age or stop alcohol sale in corner stores despite concerns by chief medical officer

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‘STEINBACH IN CRISIS’: Opioids issue needs to be handled or more will die, says grieving mother

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'We're all living in this fear': Experts, advocates convene to talk safe supply, overdose crisis in Ottawa

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Opioid-related deaths dropped in Toronto in 2022, expert says more robust response to crisis needed

… Opioid-related deaths dropped in Toronto in 2022, expert says more robust response to crisis needed …

Leaders in remote Manitoba community put in new policies, curfew to combat drugs, alcohol

… Leaders in remote Manitoba community put in new policies, curfew to combat drugs, alcohol …

The Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research is inviting Canadians to take a survey to give their input on the types of alcohol and health information they want to see in an interactive web application in support of Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and H

… types of alcohol and health information they want to see in an interactive web application in support of Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and H …

Tainted drugs lead to epidemic of overdoses in Ottawa in July

… Tainted drugs lead to epidemic of overdoses in Ottawa in July …

Indigenous-led, informed Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine clinic open in Winnipeg

… informed Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine clinic open in Winnipeg …

Action required to address the rise in First Nations opioid-related deaths in Ontario

… Action required to address the rise in First Nations opioid-related deaths in Ontario …

Nearly 1 in 3 employees to die from an opioid overdose works in construction. Is the industry doing enough to confront the crisis?

… Nearly 1 in 3 employees to die from an opioid overdose works in construction. Is the industry doing enough to confront the …

1,200 people have died from overdoses in Saskatchewan in 3 years. Who were they?

… 1,200 people have died from overdoses in Saskatchewan in 3 years. Who were they? …

Health officials warn about cocaine tainted with fentanyl in Sydney

… Health officials warn about cocaine tainted with fentanyl in Sydney …

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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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