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Research sheds light on the ethical complexities in conducting Industry-funded cannabis studies

One of Alberta's last dry communities could soon see pours of alcohol

Uber Eats to process cannabis deliveries in Toronto

Vaping Linked with Severe Lung Illnesses

Outlines the latest evidence about the recent outbreak of lung injuries associated with vaping. The report describes how vaping is harmful to lung health and describes the possible causes.

La prescription d’opioïdes aide à réduire les décès, selon une première étude en C.-B.

Prescription Inhalable Heroin Is Coming to BC. Will the Province Embrace It?

Chealsea De Moor, MA

Chealsea De Moor wants to help normalize the conversation around substance use and addiction and to help individuals with substance use disorders whose behaviours are misunderstood.

Bars et salles de spectacles: Montréal veut tester des heures d’ouverture prolongées

People with stimulant use disorder at high risk for overdose after jail: study

Substance Use Treatment in Canada 2016–2017 [infographic]

Illustrates data on substance use treatment in Canada in 2016–2017 for publicly funded, community-based services. Jurisdictions across Canada report the use of substance use treatment services according to a core set of treatment indicators.

Success or failure? Canada's drug decriminalisation test faces scrutiny

New program helps homeless Edmontonians reduce non-beverage alcohol consumption

Browse the CCSA Network of Websites

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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