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Like a 'war zone': Some Toronto supervised consumption sites dealing with unprecedented numbers of ODs

Vancouver’s only social detox program for youth is closing

Increase in suspected opioid-related deaths locally: Health unit

Gambling Availability and Advertising in Canada: A Call to Action

Outlines the policy changes in Canada that led to the increase in gambling availability and advertising, and analyses why these changes are likely to increase gambling participation and gambling-related harms.

SFU researcher to study impacts of dual public health emergencies on youth

Un projet de loi autoriserait les villes à établir des zones de consommation d’alcool

La Première Nation de Selkirk, au Yukon, souhaite bannir un présumé vendeur de drogue

St. Joseph's Care Group prepares for site swap to expand capacity for Thunder Bay's detox program

Winnipeg safe space for women experiencing violence, exploitation or homelessness a reality at Velma’s House

'Copycat' cannabis edibles causing serious harm to children, Health Canada warns

Stigma against psychedelics could fade with decriminalization in B.C., experts say

Surrey RCMP reports surge in illicit drug overdoses

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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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