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Drug deaths reach record high in 2023

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Alcohol Consumption and Adherence to Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health

Examines the average alcohol consumption of people in Canada and where it falls within the risk zones outlined in Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health (CGAH).

Opioid Crisis: Mothers losing children to fentanyl overdoses speak out on small community in crisis

Deadly opioid 40 times more powerful than fentanyl smuggled into Canada inside PlayStations, basketballs

Former Vancouver mayor defends B.C.'s approach to drug decriminalization

P.E.I. senator backs bill to put some reins on sports-betting advertising

Guidelines for Partnering with People with Lived and Living Experience of Substance Use and Their Families and Friends

People with lived and living experience of substance use and their families and friends (LLEAFF) are experts in the field of substance use.

Alcoholic drinks will be allowed in some parks this summer – councillors to choose which

Confirmed opioid-related deaths down in Saskatchewan in 2021, 239 deaths still being investigated

Interior Health raises concerns about Sicamous’ proposed park drug use ban

Changing the Language of Addiction [Fact Sheet]

Illustrates that stigmatizing words can act as a barrier to recovery from substance use disorders. This fact sheet suggests alternative language that can breakdown negative stereotypes.  

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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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