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NDP calls for drug decriminalization, safe access to reduce overdose deaths

New youth addiction treatment beds coming to B.C.

Rise in gambling addiction sparks Senate debate over sports betting ads

CCSA Brain Builders Lab, March 4–5, 2019: Meeting Summary Report

Presents highlights from the Brain Builders Lab, CCSA’s forum and workshop on adverse childhood experiences and substance use, held March 4–5, 2019, in Ottawa. The report also summarizes lessons learned and next steps.

Dépendance: bris de service et sevrages mortels à Montréal

More than 6 drinks a week leads to higher health risks, new report suggests — especially for women

Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Suicidal Ideation and Substance Use

Three Island communities have equalled or surpassed number of drug deaths from last year

Renewed drinking and driving concerns amid results of Festive R.I.D.E. campaigns

Youth in Wellness — Activity Checklist

Features a list of activities that youth can participate in to boost their mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The activity list is part of CCSA’s Youth in Wellness challenge.

Vancouver Police Department defends decision not to arrest city councillor for distributing drugs at protest

Mental health clinic gets results with ketamine

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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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