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New addictions treatment beds approved for Sioux Lookout region

Construction Industry – Stigma

Illustrates key context and data on stigma related to substance use in the construction industry.  Information is based on input from a national study about workplace policies and practices related to substance use and working in various…

CCSA’s Reconciliation Path with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities and Organizations

Outlines reconciliation activities the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) held with First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations in fiscal year 2023–2024.

Understanding the relationship between recreational cannabis use and mental health in a marginalized population

Barr, A. M., Panenka, W. J., MacCallum, C. A., Lo, L. A., Yau, J. C.., Rintoul, K., & Schjelderup, L.

Preventing Drug- and Alcohol-related Harms at Music Festivals in Canada

Summarizes approaches to preventing drug- and alcohol-related harms at Canadian music festivals. The report highlights the importance of event organization and design, promotion of health, reduction of harms, mass gathering medicine, enforcement…

Permanent memorial being planned to remember those who died from drug poisoning

Ce qu’il faut savoir sur la décriminalisation de drogues dures en Colombie-Britannique

Outpatient addiction treatment coming to Kamloops

DEA Publishes Proposed Rules To Reschedule Marijuana

Summer Webinar Series starts June 26. Small cities often have fewer resources to address substance use issues than larger centres, yet there are many innovative ways to approach and adapt solutions to their unique needs. Join us this summer as we host a s

Methamphetamine (Canadian Drug Summary)

Summarizes data on the use of methamphetamine, including the harms and effects, legal status, hospitalization and access to treatment.

‘It’s more than just not drinking’: A closer look at addiction and complete mental health

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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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