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Justine Renard, PhD

Justine Renard finds the most exciting part of her career is the chance to contribute to improving the mental health of those suffering from addiction and other brain disorders. She joined CCSA in September 2019.

U.S. overdose deaths hit record 107,000 last year, CDC says

Des boissons sans alcool gratuites pour les chauffeurs désignés de l’agglomération

Pandemic isolation, stress fuel more drinking in Peterborough, say experts [CCSA interview]

« Importantes lacunes » dans 2 programmes de prévention des surdoses, dit un rapport

Story Walks illustrated extent of toxic drug crisis in Comox Valley and other communities

How Ontario's online gambling industry is faring 3 years into legalization

New Westminster students working to combat teen drug abuse

Cannabis Home Cultivation in Canada Before and After Legalization: Research Highlights

Summarizes findings from two published journal articles we co-authored on growing cannabis at home before and after legalization. It also identifies areas for further research.

Ten new youth addiction treatment beds coming to Kamloops

Regina police install technology to detect breathing, heart rates of people in cells

Décriminalisation des drogues : Toronto pourrait demander directement au fédéral

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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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