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‘They’ve saved a lot of lives:’ Nanaimo CSOs seeing high volume of calls for service

Changes Related to COVID-19 in the Illegal Drug Supply and Access to Services, and Resulting Health Harms (CCENDU Alert)

Summarizes preliminary information about the impact of COVID-19 on the illegal drug supply, the provision of harm reduction services and the associated health impacts for people who use drugs. Data were compiled from multiple sources across…

Fentanyl: Les paramédics formés ne sont pas autorisés à l’administrer

'Shocking' amounts of cocaine a bigger problem than opioids in Cape Breton, say police

Detox beds in B.C. routinely sit empty because of staff shortages [Subscription required]

Crise des surdoses : des tests de détection du fentanyl à emporter chez soi efficacies

Construction association project aims to help workers struggling with drug addiction

CCSA’s Issues of Substance 2023

CCSA’s Issues of Substance conference 2023 is heading to Vancouver, B.C.!

It takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre from Nov. 20 to 22 as part of National Addictions Awareness Week (…

Bankers, athletes, students are using drugs. This hotline tries to keep them safe

New Calgary outreach program reaches for the roots of addiction

Calls for more Naloxone kits in Fredericton

Latest data shows overdose-related emergency calls still rising

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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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