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

New research out of Western sheds light on consequences of cannabis exposure in utero

Cannabis Regulatory Approaches

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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

MP prompted parliamentary committee’s opioid crisis study

Sask. residents split on province funding safe consumption sites, survey suggests

Adam Sherk, PhD

Adam Sherk is Senior Scientist and Special Policy Advisor with CCSA and an adjunct associate professor with the University of Victoria’s School of Public Health and Social Policy.

Indigenous harm reduction workers recognized by new Vancouver photo exhibit

'It's actually blowing up': Cannabis edibles made in Manitoba gaining popularity

Systems Approach Workbook: Case Study: Creating Connections: Alberta’s Addictions and Mental Health Action Plan

More Canadians are skipping booze – forcing cities to adapt their nightlife

Study sheds light on why some women consume cannabis during pregnancy or lactation

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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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