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What Canadian Youth Think About Cannabis: Technical Report

Examines data of cannabis use among Canadian youth in order to increase understanding of youth perceptions and inform prevention interventions.

Alberta, Ontario, Sask. announce partnership to create recovery-focused addictions treatment

New provincial website to give mental health and substance abuse information

Le «cauchemar» d’un ex-infirmier, qui volait du Dilaudid pour anesthésier sa détresse

Falling through gaps: Albertans with addictions can't always secure 'life-saving' medication

'Our hearts just sank': Alberta family learns of son's death in Victoria through Google search

COVID-19 and Impaired Driving Risks [infographic]

One-page poster describing impaired driving risks during self-isolation and COVID-19, including increased alcohol and cannabis consumption and use of new medications that might have impairing effects. Tips for reducing these risks are also…

Courage To Come Back: Addiction award recipient overcame racism, bullying, substance use to lead by example

Warning Issued For Drug That’s Stronger Than Fentanyl

CCENDU Newsletter Issue 5: Atypical Opioid-Related Overdose Presentations

Montreal public health director wants small amounts of illegal drugs decriminalized in city

R.O.C.K. receives $710K in support

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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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