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Forged prescriptions a growing concern in Alberta, pharmacists say

'Exciting opportunity' for ministers of housing, mental health to join forces: Expert

La N.-É. lance sondage sur l’élargissement de la vente d’alcool dans les commerces privés

Poilievre financerait des programmes de traitement en poursuivant des pharmaceutiques

Vancouver mayor says there's no time for drug decriminalization redo

La crise des surdoses n’est pas qu’une affaire de misère, selon le ministre Carmant

Effects of cannabis can last hours or days longer than expected: U de M study

More Younger Canadians Using Community-based Services for Substance Use Withdrawal

Ottawa, March 29, 2019 — More young Canadians are using community detoxification services than older adults, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA).

B.C. doctor says 'safe supply' might be making addiction problem worse

Archived Publications - Workplace

Welcome to the Workplace section of the CCSA Web Archive Library.

Des alcootests dans les parcs pour prévenir l'alcool au volant

2024 CCSA’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day Statement

Ottawa, September 27, 2024 — As we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day and as an ally, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction strives to work with First Nations, Inuit and…

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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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