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B.C. poised for drug decriminalization experiment, but will it help stem deadly tide?

Price Policies to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm in Canada (Alcohol Price Policy Series)

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.  

US committee finds China is subsidizing American fentanyl crisis

Poilievre présente un plan pour lutter contre la dépendance aux drogues

City, advocacy group to honour those lost to opioid epidemic

Mobile crisis rapid response team expanding to Welland and Pelham

Edmonton interdit le don de seringues stériles aux stations de transports en commun

COVID 19, Alcohol and Cannabis Use [report]

Summarizes mechanisms through which COVID-19, alcohol and cannabis use may influence one another reciprocally. COVID-19 may influence alcohol and cannabis use through stress and anxiety, loneliness and boredom, and changes in daily routine.

BRAVE move helps make main Guelph library a little safer

Recovery Day in Ottawa underlines the need to end stigma around mental health issues, substance use

La consommation d’alcool avec un repas maintenant permise dans certains parcs à Drummondville

How should Toronto best combat drug addiction? Mayoral candidates have starkly different ideas

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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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