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The barriers women face for recovery

Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than one drug, new report says

Interview: Adulterants, Contaminants and Co-occurring Substances in Drugs on the Illegal Market in Canada [CCSA interview]

New inhalation overdose prevention site announced for Victoria

Stigma around opioid deaths needs to change, say medical professionals

Des Albertains collectent des fonds pour sauver un programme de thérapie par l’aventure

Veterinary sedative showing up in more street drugs

Karen Cumberland, MPA

Karen Cumberland serves as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Community Outreach at CCSA. Her academic journey began at Carleton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Canadian Policy, followed by a Master of…

Drug use among older persons a ‘hidden epidemic’, narcotics experts warn

Why CAMH & others are calling for a freeze on further liberalization of alcohol sales in Ontario

Many first responders struggle with PTSD. Limited research suggests psychedelics may help

Des opioïdes « 25 fois plus puissants » que le fentanyl inquiètent la Santé publique

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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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