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They had access to a safe supply as health-care workers. That's why they want the same for others

Small Cities 2026 Webinars

We’re hosting a new series of webinars focused on answering questions about improving substance use health at the community level.

RCMP Warn of Dangerous Nitazene Pills Sold as Oxycontin in Newfoundland and Labrador

What we know about how safe cannabis is for pregnant women and breastfeeding moms [CCSA interview]

Opioid overdose crisis has dramatically worsened during COVID-19 pandemic, report says

Mental health, addiction services in province receiving revamp

More than 6 drinks a week leads to higher health risks, new report suggests — especially for women

Plenty of 'hesitancy' over proposed drug-use facility: Woodstock mayor

A year after his son overdosed, a Montreal father feels more prevention work is needed

Stimulants, Driving and Implications for Youth (Topic Summary)

Summarizes the effects of stimulants on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that stimulants can increase the likelihood of engaging in risky…

Opioid crimes up as COVID-fuelled overdose crisis continues

Province to spend $1.2 million on addiction services in Espanola and Sagamok

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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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