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

Stigmatizing language [fact sheet]

Illustrates how stigmatizing words can be a barrier to recovery for substance use disorders and provides alternative language to help break down negative stereotypes.

Drug possession charges dropped across Ontario at an unprecedented rate

Du fentanyl pour traiter les « fentanylomanes »

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

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…

Canadians cite boredom, stress during lockdown as reason for drinking more [CCSA interview]

Cannabis has been legal almost 3 years, yet retailers say banks are shutting them out

National Guidance for AI in Mental and Substance Use Health Care

Decriminalization won't solve 'drug poisoning crisis,' workers say. So what will?

Yukon woman paid $7K for private ketamine treatment, only to learn that the Yukon gov't covers it

BC United questions $200K funding to group selling tested illegal street drugs

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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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