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Systems Approach Workbook: Systems Thinking and Complexity in Substance Use Systems

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.  

'Create a home for them': Indigenous-led healing village in Manitoba closer to reality

Vancouver raises the bar for alcohol-free drinks

Alberta sets stage to regulate private online gambling companies

National Treatment Indicators Report: 2011-2012 Data

Differences in Cannabis Perceptions among Canadian Adolescent Boys and Girls [report]

Examines how gender differences in cannabis perceptions and behaviours can increase the risk of cannabis-related harm among adolescent boys and girls.

’The toll on families is tremendous:’ N.W.T. sees increase in opioid-related deaths

Potent pink and blue fentanyl circulating in downtown Toronto blamed for 4 overdose deaths

Les décès par surdose en baisse aux États-Unis, une première depuis 2018

Man jailed for trafficking diverted safer supply drugs, sparking fresh debate over B.C. drug policies

The Problem of Youth Drugged Driving and Approaches to Prevention: A Systematic Literature Review

Reviews the literature on approaches aimed at reducing drugged driving among youth. The evidence highlights four program models and three awareness campaigns that have proven promising in altering youth attitudes about drug use and driving.

Lethbridge drug overdose deaths up 67 per cent over last year

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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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