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Les surdoses mortelles toujours plus nombreuses à Québec

Northern B.C. addiction treatment centre not off the table yet, says First Nations

McKinsey faces US criminal probe over opioids work, sources say

With BC in Emergency Mode, People Who Use Drugs Need Help Now

Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it’s complicated

Getting clean in Prince George, one woman talks about what it took

The use of benzodiazepines, prescribed for sleep and anxiety disorders, has declined in Ontario but risen for young women, study says

Tensions continue to rise between Montreal residents and supervised injection site

Overdoses a looming problem over rural Saskatchewan: RCMP

Improving Quality of Life: Substance Use and Aging (Report)

Examines the issues and misconceptions around substance use by older adults. Experts contribute chapters on epidemiology, the aging brain, the consequences of substance use by older adults, co-occurring health conditions, screening and assessment…

Drogues mélangées avec un opioïde : une famille manitobaine pleure la mort d’un des leurs

Using a 'feminist lens' changed how rehab centre helps women and men beat addictions

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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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