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National efforts to guide safe, effective, and equitable use of opioids for quality pain management in children

Vancouver overdose prevention society finds new home for drug consumption site

Alcohol Consumption and Adherence to Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health

Examines the average alcohol consumption of people in Canada and where it falls within the risk zones outlined in Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health (CGAH).

Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Regular Use and Mental Health

Reviews research about the relationship between cannabis use and a number of mental health conditions.

Niagara facing an emergency from homelessness, addictions and mental health, says MPP

CCSA’s COVID-19 resource section has what you need to know about the impacts of COVID-19 on substance use.

Forged prescriptions a growing concern in Alberta, pharmacists say

Toronto hospital becomes first in Ontario to provide supervised consumption services

Alcoholic drinks will be allowed in some parks this summer – councillors to choose which

However You Use It, Cannabis is Cannabis [infographic]

Reminds people who use cannabis that all methods of cannabis use carry risks to their health.

Poilievre financerait des programmes de traitement en poursuivant des pharmaceutiques

« Pas dans ma cour » : Le choix du site d’injection supervisée loin de faire l’unanimité

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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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