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Measurement-Based Care

Measurement-Based Care (MBC) is an evidence-based approach that involves routinely collecting client health data using validated measurement tools. It has the potential to transform how we understand and improve long-term outcomes for people with…

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La communauté LGBTQ+ s’est taillé une place au sein des Alcooliques anonymes

Heather Burke

Heather Burke holds a master’s in psychology and is pursuing a PhD in forensic psychology at Carleton University. Her expertise spans illicit drug markets, drug supply chain analysis, organized crime and the evaluation of enforcement responses.…

Katarina Kane, MSc

With so many affected by substance use health issues in some way, Katarina Kane takes immense pride that her work can have an impact and help reduce the associated harms of substance use.

Le nombre de décès liés au fentanyl atteint un niveau record au Nouveau-Brunswick

Vast majority of large U.S. fentanyl seizures happen along Mexican border, report finds

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is conducting an important national survey to better understand how primary care providers in Canada approach conversations about cannabis use with their patients.

L’Ontario autorisera l’alcool dans les bars à pédales dès juillet

Le Manitoba en tête des décès liés aux drogues au Canada

Saisie de 378 000$ de médicaments contrefaits achetés en ligne au Canada

GNWT defends rationale behind Inuvik liquor store’s Sunday hours

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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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