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

Cannabis use while pregnant affects infant health: Study

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…

Researcher explores use of cannabinoids to treat obesity

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

Mental health charity warns of 'significant increase' in cannabis-induced psychosis [CCSA quoted author]

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

Les heures d'ouverture des bars prolongées dès ce soir au Québec

New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

Enhanced Alcohol Container Labels: A Systematic Review (Report at a Glance)

Summarizes key findings from the technical report of the same name that analyzes the published research on alcohol labels with nutrition information, health warnings, standard drink information and low-risk drinking guidelines. 

Mi'kmaw elder wants more funding for fetal alcohol syndrome treatment in First Nations

Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages in Canada: Prevalence of Use, Risks and Recommended Policy Responses

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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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