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Three Island communities have equalled or surpassed number of drug deaths from last year

Renewed drinking and driving concerns amid results of Festive R.I.D.E. campaigns

Early and Regular Cannabis Use Is a Strong Predictor of Cognitive Impairment

Ottawa, April 5, 2019 — Starting to smoke cannabis earlier in life — before 16 or 17 — is one of the strongest predictors of noticeable cognitive difficulties according to a new report released by the Canadian Centre on Substance…

B.C.'s safer supply program needs more choice, say drug users and advocates

Mobile addictions, mental health clinic launches in Cornwall

Mental health clinic gets results with ketamine

On ne voit que la «pointe de l’iceberg» de la crise des surdoses

Urinalysis and Self-Reporting - Project Overview

Project Overview and History

The standardized system used by the Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project (CUSP) for monitoring the content of illegal drugs was originally developed by…

National Framework for Action to Reduce the Harms Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs and Substances in Canada [Chart]

New grassroots group in Sudbury to provide transitional care for homeless, at-risk population

9 opioid overdoses reported over week-long period, says health unit

Street drug found in blood of 9 sudden deaths, N.B. medical officer of health warns

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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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