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Two Brantford high school grads tackling opioid crisis

Dr. Bonnie Henry speaks to 'massive gap' in B.C. addictions help

Les drogues contaminées et les médicaments contrefaits frappent des Québécois de tous les âges, de toutes les régions et de tous les milieux. Certains y survivent. D’autres y laissent leur peau.

CCSA’s Reconciliation Path with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities and Organizations

Outlines reconciliation activities the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) held with First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations in fiscal year 2023–2024.

Substance Use Trends in Canada - September 2024

Medetomidine Media Mentions

Note: As some articles are syndicated, headlines are repeated for each news source. 

The Effects of COVID-19 on the Illegal Drug Supply

August 17, 2020, 1 p.m. –  2:30 p.m. EST

Ottawa drug treatment program showing promising results

Le GHB banalisé jusqu'à devenir une vulgaire blague

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…

DEA Publishes Proposed Rules To Reschedule Marijuana

Fentanyl czar focused on combatting opioid trade, despite tariff distraction [Subscription required]

Sudbury mental health and addiction services get $900K provincial funding boost

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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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