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Packaging and health warnings are key in discouraging youths from using cannabis

Overdose crisis leads Nanaimo drug users to open supervised site

Mental health, addictions services receive $5M from Alberta government

2nd fatal overdose of B.C. inmate in 8 days fuels calls to cancel prison needle exchange programs

Saskatchewan continues to see highest rate of HIV infection in Canada

Substance Use Treatment in Alberta 2017–2018 [infographic]

Illustrates data on substance use treatment in Alberta 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…

‘This is not a trend’: Sober drinkers fuel non-alcoholic booze boom

Poorest Canadians nearly 4 times more likely to die from opioids than richest: study

Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19 [infographic]

Highlights key data from the Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Regional Spotlight and Key Factors final summary report. Also provides tips and resources to help Canadians cope with stress, anxiety and substance use during the…

A chilling trend: Drug deaths rise as winter begins

Our Values

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) prides itself on being an independent, neutral, nonpartisan and trusted third-party expert on substance use and addiction. Our work is always firmly rooted in science and sound methodology…

Airdrie resident speaks up about mental health importance following son's overdose death

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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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