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Advisory panel to focus on addressing mental health and addictions in Alberta

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection and Illicit Drug Use (Fact Sheet)

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.

Opening Remarks Before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health By Dr. Alexander Caudarella, Chief Executive Officer Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addictions

“Mr. Chair, Vice-Chairs and Committee members, thank you for inviting the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction — or CCSA — today.

CBSA intercepts 1,500 kg of chemicals used to produce fentanyl at Metro Vancouver port

Health Canada mulls lower threshold for drug decriminalization: B.C. minister

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Public Summary: Drinking Less Is Better (Brochure)

Summarizes the recommendations in Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health in simple terms and illustrations. Offers concise, image-based explanations of the risks and harms from alcohol consumption on an increasing scale.

9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD

Review Respond and Relate: Integrating Research, Policy and Practice Around the World

After years of street parties, McMaster homecoming is returning to campus

Saskatoon on track to see more emergency room visits due to meth than last year

Sexual exploitation of N.L. youth flying under the radar, says advocate

Le 911 doit demander l’aide des intervenants en santé mentale, selon une militante

Canada gets low marks for opioid deaths, access to health care in OECD report

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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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