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Opioids and Pain Management [poster]

Poster provides an overview of how opioids are used to manage pain as part of a wider strategy alongside non-medical therapies. Also provides information about the risks of opioid dependence and links to further opioid-related resources.

St. Albert RCMP test DARE replacement

Un site de consommation supervisé permanent dans la mire de Timmins

CAMH calls for governments to restrict gambling advertising to protect youth mental health [Subscription required]

Drug-Impaired Driving: Know the Effects  [infographic]

Illustrates that drugs, including marijuana, opioids, sedatives and stimulants, can negatively affect driving ability and increase the risk of crashes.  

Alberta sets stage to regulate private online gambling companies

For pregnant women, pandemic made hunt for drug rehab harder

Developmental Trauma Action Alliance: Brain Builders Lab Case Study

Case study describes the Brain Builders Lab project by the Adoption Council of Ontario and the Developmental Trauma Action Alliance.

Banff's library offers access to drug testing kits

New funding to support mental health, addictions services for local students

Report in Short – Drugs and Driving

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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

Man jailed for trafficking diverted safer supply drugs, sparking fresh debate over B.C. drug policies

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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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