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Winnipeg safe space for women experiencing violence, exploitation or homelessness a reality at Velma’s House

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Manitoba announces $2.6M for healing lodges at correctional centres in Brandon, The Pas

Ahead of coroner change, B.C. premier stands firm against regulated drug supply

First Do No Harm: Responding to Canada’s Prescription Drug Crisis (Report)

Addresses the legal prescription drug crisis in Canada and provides a roadmap for reducing the harms associated with these drugs. This report presents 58 recommendations to address the harms as developed by the National Advisory Council on…

Trump et les faits concernant la crise du fentanyl

‘Test your drugs’: Port Coquitlam is now the centre of the Tri-Cities’ overdose crisis

'The system failed him': Inquest called into overdose death of man who was turned away from detox facilities

Barrie’s first women-only treatment centre for substance abuse to open next week

In-Patient Treatment for Substance Use in Canada

Provides information on frequently asked questions about in-patient treatment programs (also known as bed-based or residential programs).

Neuroscience in Youth Drug Prevention Programs (Topic Summary)

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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

Partners and Collaboration (prescription drugs)

First Do No Harm

In 2013, CCSA first drew attention to the harms being experienced by Canadians from prescription drugs by launching the collaborative report,…

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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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