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Province has 'no update' on youth mental health centre of excellence

Workplaces and Substance Use: Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Stigma

Illustrates key context and data on stigma related to substance use in the oil and gas, forestry, and mining industries. Information is based on input from a national study about workplace policies and practices related to substance use and…

Addressing mental health and addictions stigma

Resources for Reducing Substance Use Harms

Offers resources and information for students related to substance use, specifically stigma, alcohol and cannabis.

Downtown Sudbury health hub addresses mental health, addictions among city’s most vulnerable

'Absolutely devastating': Recovering user reflects on B.C.'s worst year of the opioid crisis

Mental health, addictions services receive $5M from Alberta government

2nd fatal overdose of B.C. inmate in 8 days fuels calls to cancel prison needle exchange programs

Saskatchewan continues to see highest rate of HIV infection in Canada

Survey of Professionals on a Public Health Approach to Substance Use

'Hype, hope and dreams': B.C.'s craft cannabis industry stunted

Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19 [infographic]

Highlights key data from the Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Regional Spotlight and Key Factors final summary report. Also provides tips and resources to help Canadians cope with stress, anxiety and substance use during the…

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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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