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Musicians say alcohol and the industry are intrinsically linked, but some want to change that

Community Urinalysis and Self-Reporting Project (CUSP)

Chances of surviving an overdose may depend on where person lives: advocate [CCSA interview]

Canada’s Opioid Crisis: How You Can Help [poster]

Poster outlines practical actions we can take to help to address the opioid crisis and save lives. Includes information about naloxone kits, using non-stigmatizing language and finding support for opioid dependance.

The White House is now tracking nonfatal opioid overdoses by state. Why that's important.

L’industrie du cannabis et sa contribution économique au Canada

Illicit drug use in Island Health hospitals sparks WorkSafeBC investigation

Ontario opens homelessness and addiction hubs, replacing consumption sites near schools and daycares

Managing Substance Use and the Workplace Workshop

Experts Explore Opportunities for Canada–U.S. Collaboration to Tackle the Opioid Crisis

Edmonton, Alberta, April 11, 2018 — On Wednesday, April 11, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the United States Consulate will host a one-day expert forum in Edmonton to share knowledge and experiences…

Drug-impaired driving jumped 43% in first full year after Canada legalized cannabis

Province funds $1.8M for pre-treatment programs for addictions recovery in Calgary

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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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