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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…

United States House votes in favour of decriminalizing cannabis

National Family and Prevention Summit Report

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

Summer Webinar Series starts June 26. Small cities often have fewer resources to address substance use issues than larger centres, yet there are many innovative ways to approach and adapt solutions to their unique needs. Join us this summer as we host a s

What are the risks of consuming cannabis edibles? Expert weighs in [CCSA interview]

Mental health, addictions care improving in B.C.: progress report

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

Travailleurs agricoles et cannabis : pas toutes les opérations sont légales

King seeks answers on methadone clinics, safe injection sites

Substance Use Treatment in Nova Scotia 2017–2018 [infographic]

Illustrates data on substance use treatment in Nova Scotia in 2017–2018. Data includes the number of people in treatment for substance use, what substances people are receiving treatment for, the median age and the proportion of males and females…

Le cannabis légalisé pour la première fois en Europe

Montreal Village residents call for 'human solution' to homelessness

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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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