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Surdoses: la ministre Ya’ara Saks défend les initiatives de son gouvernement

Policy and Regulations (Cannabis)

The Cannabis Act regulates the production, possession, distribution and sale of cannabis in Canada. The objectives of the Act are to prevent youth access to cannabis, protect public health and safety, and reduce criminal activity and the burden…

Construction association project aims to help workers struggling with drug addiction

New Calgary outreach program reaches for the roots of addiction

Text alerts about Island toxic drugs signals deepening crisis, but not an informative tool: experts

Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks [Subscription required]

Des patrouilles policières pour sévir contre la consommation de drogue en public

B.C. paramedics respond to highest-ever number of overdose calls in a single day

Harm reduction programs for Quebec drug users await promised funding

Shepherds of Good Hope supporters celebrate 40 years of compassion

As drug overdose cases rise on P.E.I., support group hears objections to rural plans

Municipal Alcohol Policy in Ontario: A Public Health Approach

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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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