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The Effects of Cannabis Use during Adolescence (Report)

Examines the harms and effects of cannabis use on the brains and behaviour of youth, including the link between cannabis and mental illness. Experts contribute chapters on effects of cannabis use by youth, links between cannabis and mental…

Mental Health Hub opens at West Parry Sound Health Centre

Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Policies and Training

Illustrates key context and data on policies and training related to substance use in the oil and gas, forestry, and mining industries. Information is based on input from a national study about workplace policies and practices related to…

Volunteers launch Penticton’s first public supervised injection site

Alberta wagers allowing more online gambling operators will capture illicit market

Why medical training is key to reducing drug overdose deaths in B.C.

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians 15 and up report gambling, data shows

The Characteristics of Youth Passengers of Impaired Drivers (Report in Short)

Summarizes a technical report of the same name that analyzes the characteristics of youth who ride with impaired drivers.

Downtown drop-in centre hopes washroom sensors help prevent overdose deaths

Calgary lawyer takes on Purdue Pharma to collect opioid-related costs for Canadian cities

Future of longstanding harm reduction clinic uncertain as deadline to vacate looms

Les programmes d’approvisionnement de drogue sécurisé sont prometteurs

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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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