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Cannabis Use, Harms and Perceived Risks among Canadian Students (Technical Report)

Analyzes results from student drug use surveys to report on trends and inform decision making before the legalization of cannabis. The report concludes that up to one-third of students in grades 7 to 12 reported using cannabis, although overall…

25 morts par surdose l’an dernier

Moins de plantations de coca en Colombie, qui reste le principal producteur de cocaïne

Exhibition aims to promote deeper understanding of addictions

Neil Arao (British Columbia)

Neil Arao is the Chief Executive Officer of Options Community Services, a multi-service non-profit organization in Surrey, British Columbia. Mr.

Peer support for drug users gets funding on the Sunshine Coast

Renfrew County continues to make strides in combating substance use through collaboration

A Framework to Address High-Risk Drinking and Alcohol Harms Reduction on Canadian Campuses

Highlights recommendations and initiatives to address high-risk drinking and harms related to alcohol on campuses.

Plus d’un jeune Québécois sur dix fume et vapote

Feds approve Vancouver psychedelics company's trial use of ecstasy to treat PTSD

St. Anthony RCMP Warn of Presence of Narcotic 20 Times More Potent Than Fentanyl

Additional Activities and Lessons: Brain Builders Lab Case Study

Case study outlines several Brain Builders Lab projects. Throughout the two-year duration of the Lab, several Brain Builders encountered challenges. Despite this, all remained strong champions for the brain story and much can be learned from…

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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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