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Is safer supply safe? Critics say it hooks new users; others argue it saves lives

New lawsuit challenges Ontario’s decision to prohibit safe consumption services

Transporter du cannabis sans le déclarer à la frontière pourrait coûter cher

'I don’t want to live like this': Woman overcoming addiction while homeless

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

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

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Interior Health offers clarification how it handles addictions services

Correctional service settles human rights case for prisoners addicted to opioids

Top 10 Research Topics for Concurrent Disorders

To help improve how we treat individuals with concurrent disorders, a prioritization exercise with experts from across Canada was conducted during the Concurrent Disorders Think Tank in December 2024. The event was co-hosted by CCSA and Homewood…

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.

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

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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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