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Harm-reduction refund: Would a deposit keep used needles from littering public places?

Drug Treatment Courts FAQ

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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

Okanagan organizations reflect on International Overdose Awareness Day

Cannabis et alcool, un mélange populaire en région

Drug Treatment Courts: An Evidence-Based Review with Recommendations for Improvement

Defines what drug treatment courts (DTCs) are, situates them in Canada’s current substance use environment and reviews issues related to outcomes.

4 years after pot was legalized, Canada's cannabis industry still faces challenges

Drugs discovered at N.B. prison in December were dropped by drone: CSC

COVID-19 and Cannabis: How to Reduce Your Risk [infographic]

One-page poster highlighting practical tips to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and the risks to health when using cannabis. 

L’épidémie invisible

Inside the push to decriminalize drugs in Canada

Défi Innovation : Personnel de santé

Fentanyl found in psychedelic drug tested in Cape Breton

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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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