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‘It takes a lifetime to heal’: Plans underway to open Indigenous-led women’s healing lodge in rural Manitoba

… ‘It takes a lifetime to heal’: Plans underway to open Indigenous-led women’s healing lodge in rural Manitoba …

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? …

'Zombie' drug xylazine found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

… 'Zombie' drug xylazine found in cannabis THC vapes in UK …

Drug overdose deaths in Manitoba surge by 87% in 2020

… Drug overdose deaths in Manitoba surge by 87% in 2020 …

B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalization

… B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalization …

Craft beer's popularity surges despite reduction in overall consumption in Canada

… Craft beer's popularity surges despite reduction in overall consumption in Canada …

Interview: Adulterants, Contaminants and Co-occurring Substances in Drugs on the Illegal Market in Canada [CCSA interview]

… Adulterants, Contaminants and Co-occurring Substances in Drugs on the Illegal Market in Canada [CCSA interview] …

There has been a big spike in homeless deaths in Toronto and other cities. The reasons go beyond a toxic drug supply

… There has been a big spike in homeless deaths in Toronto and other cities. The reasons go beyond a toxic …

Needles found in Charlottetown parks highlight need for open space sharps disposals

… Needles found in Charlottetown parks highlight need for open space sharps …

New rapid access to addictions medicine clinic to open in downtown Winnipeg with $893K funding from province

… New rapid access to addictions medicine clinic to open in downtown Winnipeg with $893K funding from province …

Community outreach program in London, Ont., takes proactive steps to support those in mental health crises

… Community outreach program in London, Ont., takes proactive steps to support those in mental health crises …

‘It’s in every neighbourhood’: Mother speaks out on toxic drug crisis in Okanagan

… ‘It’s in every neighbourhood’: Mother speaks out on toxic drug crisis in Okanagan …

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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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