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Police in P.E.I. will soon have new weapon to combat drug-impaired driving

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B.C.’s former chief coroner Larry Campbell fought for drug decriminalization. Now he backs its reversal [Subscription required]

Wasaga Beach health centre launches new needle exchange program

CAA poll shows Canadians equally concerned about most forms of poor driving

Chroming: Social media trend of inhaling toxic chemicals to get high takes the life of 13-year-old

Canadian Youth Perceptions on Cannabis (Report at a Glance)

Summarizes the technical report of the same name that was undertaken to examine the common misconceptions of Canadian youth about cannabis and its harms. Highlights key findings about what youth believe to be true about cannabis, why youth use…

Patients leaving hospital despite advice likelier to OD: study

Niagara has worst year ever for opioid deaths

B.C.'s Interior Health issues urgent drug alert to prevent overdose

Consultation on Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines opens today

Ottawa, August 29, 2022 — Updates to Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (LRDGs) are entering the final stages. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is holding a four-week, online…

Champ libre aux odeurs de cannabis

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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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