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COVID-19 Pandemic Results in Increased Substance Use Among Regular Drug Users

The power of a person-centered approach to harm reduction

Connection during isolation: Data shows national drug overdose hotline saves lives

Meeting Critical Needs: Evidence with Impact – CCSA Annual Report, 2022–2023

Outlines CCSA’s activities in fiscal year 2022–2023 and provides the auditor’s report. Highlights how, together with our partners, we offered people in Canada the latest insights and knowledge on the effects of substance use.

Vancouver Island police seize cannabis-infused candy mimicking popular name-brand snacks

Cannabis Use, Harms and Perceived Risks among Canadian Students (Technical Report)

Analyzes results from student drug use surveys to report on trends and inform decision making before the legalization of cannabis. The report concludes that up to one-third of students in grades 7 to 12 reported using cannabis, although overall…

Moins de plantations de coca en Colombie, qui reste le principal producteur de cocaïne

UBCM: Decriminalization of small amounts of narcotics coming Jan. 31

Peer support for drug users gets funding on the Sunshine Coast

Animal tranquillizer adding to Chatham-Kent's drug problem: session

DEADLINE EXTENDED: We’ve extended the Call for Submissions for CCSA’s Issues of Substance 2025 by one week. The final day to submit an abstract is now Monday February 3, 2025.

A Framework to Address High-Risk Drinking and Alcohol Harms Reduction on Canadian Campuses

Highlights recommendations and initiatives to address high-risk drinking and harms related to alcohol on campuses.

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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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