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Could a vaccine prevent drug deaths and cure addiction? U.S. research draws mixed reaction in B.C.

Le Québec aux prises avec une crise de surdoses

Overwhelmed addictions centre staff set to walk off the job Monday

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Four New Board Members

Ottawa, July 5, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new directors to the CCSA Board, including a new chair. These are Governor in Council appointments…

How the CBSA is increasing its seizures of opioids and narcotics

RCMP prepare to enforce mandatory alcohol screenings during traffic stops

Drugs, the dark web and distributing safe supply in hopes of saving lives

'Our people are dying': Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency

Thunder Bay's mayor addresses his 'misinformed and incorrect' comments on social issues

Systems Approach Workbook: Quality Improvement and a Systems Approach to Substance Use

Free heroin, cocaine and meth will be handed out in Vancouver this month. Here's why.

GNWT defends rationale behind Inuvik liquor store’s Sunday hours

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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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