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More than 4 Albertans died — each and every day — from opioids in 2023

… than 4 Albertans died — each and every day — from opioids in 2023 …

Drug decriminalization has changed little on the ground for police in Penticton

… has changed little on the ground for police in Penticton …

'A humanitarian and health crisis': St. Boniface Street Links among Manitoba projects receiving $2.5 million in federal funding

… Links among Manitoba projects receiving $2.5 million in federal funding …

Overdoses from tainted drugs more likely in N.L. as street supply dries up, advocates warn

… Overdoses from tainted drugs more likely in N.L. as street supply dries up, advocates warn …

‘Benzo-dope’ may be replacing fentanyl: Dangerous substance turning up in unregulated opioids

… may be replacing fentanyl: Dangerous substance turning up in unregulated opioids …

Province investing in expanded mental health services for the north

… Province investing in expanded mental health services for the north …

'There's no blood test for addiction': Troubling data in Ottawa's opioid crisis [CCSA quoted]

… 'There's no blood test for addiction': Troubling data in Ottawa's opioid crisis [CCSA quoted] …

Dangerous veterinary tranquilizers now found in most fentanyl samples

… Dangerous veterinary tranquilizers now found in most fentanyl samples …

Metro Van wastewater fentanyl levels highest in Canada: StatsCan

… Metro Van wastewater fentanyl levels highest in Canada: StatsCan …

First responder-turned-MLA wants easier access to naloxone nasal spray in P.E.I.

… wants easier access to naloxone nasal spray in P.E.I. …

Meth-related ER visits on the rise in Ontario, following western Canada trend: study

… Meth-related ER visits on the rise in Ontario, following western Canada trend: study …

N.W.T. health department unveils plan to address shortcomings in addiction services

… health department unveils plan to address shortcomings in addiction services …

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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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