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New trailer brings on-the-ground support to those living at Moccasin Flats

Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: British Columbia

Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in British Columbia, including prevalence of use, perceptions of harm, cannabis use and driving, and dimensions of risk.

More than 17,000 signatures oppose safe consumption site in Richmond ahead of council vote

Crystal meth use is on the rise in Ottawa, complicating the struggle against an increasingly toxic drug supply

Karen Cumberland, MPA

Karen Cumberland serves as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Community Outreach at CCSA. Her academic journey began at Carleton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Canadian Policy, followed by a Master of…

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CCENDU Bulletin: An Update on Stimulant Use and Related Harms in Canada and the United States

This bulletin summarizes the most recent updates on stimulant use and related harms in Canada and the United States.

Everything Is Not OK – mental health agencies team up to call for more funding

Le défi de répondre à l’utilisation de drogues illicites dans les transports en commun

21 overdoses prompts warning for people who use drugs in Waterloo region

Public health outcomes of cannabis supply sources: Examining the evidence among Quebec cannabis consumers

Jutras-Aswad, D., Conus, F., Kaur, N., Larney, S., Drouin, S., Rizkallah, É., Djignefa Djade, C.

Patient safety issues halt trial for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy during Health Canada review

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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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