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Dangerous animal tranquilizer found in test sample of Penticton street drugs

Alberta drug deaths hit record high in 2023

Action required to address the rise in First Nations opioid-related deaths in Ontario

Fentanyl czar focused on combatting opioid trade, despite tariff distraction [Subscription required]

Moving Toward a Recovery-Oriented System of Care: A Resource for Service Providers and Decision Makers

Presents ways that Canada can move towards a recovery-oriented system of care, based on six guiding principles for recovery, the findings from the Life in Recovery survey and the experience of professionals.

Forum discussing impact of addictions and toxic drug crisis in Northern First Nations takes place next week

Toronto should ask Ottawa to decriminalize drug possession in the city, says public health report

Le programme Rentrez en sécurité d’Alcool NB prend de l’ampleur [Abonnement requis]

Pharmacists’ practice options expand

Calling 911 in Drug Poisoning Situations (CCENDU Bulletin)

Summarizes Canadian rates of calling 9-1-1 in drug poisoning situations, which greatly impacts the probability of surviving a drug-related overdose.

Vital People: Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth program celebrates 20 years

Health Canada Launches National Call for Proposals for the Substance Use and Addictions Program

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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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