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N.B. reports record-high opioid deaths involving fentanyl in 2023

Dry cells to be banned for women prisoners suspected of carrying contraband in bodies

Addictions treatment centre closures in Alta., B.C., could mean more obstacles for N.W.T. patients

Helping to reduce drug overdoses

Plus de 300 000$ en objets interdits saisis à la prison de Donnancona

David Eby s’engage à fournir des soins involontaires à ceux qui ont de graves dépendances

‘Anxiety’ over 3-year decriminalization plan in B.C.: former federal health minister

Update of Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines: Final Report for Public Consultation [report]

Summarizes the evidence drawn from worldwide evidence reviews, mathematical modelling, consultations and discussions. It aims to provide people in Canada with accurate and current information about the risks and harms associated with the use of…

Mexique : au pays des cartels, le parlement à un pas de la légalisation de la marijuana

New Roads recovery centre gets $4M provincial funding boost

Second drug alert issued warning Vernon of beige ‘down’

Breaking down silos to improve response to homelessness in Renfrew County

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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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