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Magic mushroom dispensary opens in Cambridge

Vancouver mayor says there's no time for drug decriminalization redo

Manitoba addictions programming failing youth: report

Effects of cannabis can last hours or days longer than expected: U de M study

Peterborough Residents Urged To Carry Naloxone And Avoid Using Drugs Alone Amid Increase In Suspected Drug Poisonings

More Younger Canadians Using Community-based Services for Substance Use Withdrawal

Ottawa, March 29, 2019 — More young Canadians are using community detoxification services than older adults, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA).

Les jeux vidéos, nouveau terrain de chasse des cartels

Des alcootests dans les parcs pour prévenir l'alcool au volant

François Gagnon, PhD

François joined the team of CCSA as a Senior Scientist and Special Policy Advisor in February 2024. He was previously a scientific advisor at the National Public Health Institute of Quebec for 17 years, specializing in public policy. 

Premier pledges to revive all-party committee to study overdose crisis

'Irresponsible populist nonsense': Addictions minister calls out Poilievre over drug policy

Acronyms and Abbreviations of Addictions-Related Terms

Lists acronyms and abbreviations of drug- and alcohol-related terms used by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and other organizations in the field. 

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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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