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Prescription Stimulants (Canadian Drug Summary)

Summarizes data on the use of prescription stimulants like methylphenidate and mixed-salt amphetamine, including the harms and short-term and long-term effects, medical and non-medical use of prescription .

Changes in substance use and mental health in two hospital-based addiction treatment programs over the course of recreational cannabis legalization in Canada

Costello, J., MacKillop, J., Cooper, A., Sousa, S., Brasch, J., & Chorny, Y.

With rising overdoses, British Columbia expands experimental prescription initiative

Another 165 British Columbians Killed by Toxic Drugs

3 Facts for Young People About Cocaine

Illustrates the risks associated with cocaine use and the harm reduction measures young people can take. Explains how different ways of using cocaine can lead to various health problems, and that the substance may be laced with other harmful…

National Family and Prevention Summit Report

Summarizes the National Family and Prevention Summit held in partnership with the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

COVID-19 in Mental Health and Substance Use: Key findings from CIHR's Knowledge Synthesis Grant Recipients

Webinar December 10, 2020 10:00 - 11:15 am

From Insights to Impact

Webinar: Ensuring safety for all in psychedelic medicine

Inspired by addiction and tragedy, these 2 moms are trying to save lives

Make fentanyl test strips ubiquitous, like free condoms and COVID rapid tests, says grieving mother

King seeks answers on methadone clinics, safe injection sites

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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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