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New treatment centre opens in BC for people with complex mental health and addictions issues

B.C.'s overdose crisis: 2022 sees highest number of deaths ever recorded in May, latest data shows

Des facteurs neurobiologiques en cause dans la toxicomanie

Fredericton clinic part of national study on treatment for crystal meth addiction

Webinar | The Relationship Between Mental Health and Substance Use During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all Canadians and increased stress on many fronts. The impacts of the crisis on Canadians’ mental health are becoming increasingly clear. Furthermore, alcohol and cannabis use has also increased.

Canada’s youth are not alright: New poll reveals why more mental health and substance use supports are needed

Ottawa, Dec. 14, 2021 — Youth across Canada are reporting higher levels of anxiety and substance use concerns, with less ability to handle pandemic stress.

Porchlight will hit the streets to end stigma of mental health

B.C. government launches opioid treatment line but critics say the focus is still wrong

First overdose prevention site in Regina officially opens

New addiction recovery centre in Dartmouth aims to offer barrier-free support

Drug-impaired driving up for fourth year in a row: Statistics Canada

Un travailleur social à la bibliothèque de Whitehorse pour aider les plus vulnérables

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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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