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What we know about how safe cannabis is for pregnant women and breastfeeding moms [CCSA interview]

Opioid overdose crisis has dramatically worsened during COVID-19 pandemic, report says

Alberta Health Services to undergo review of mental health, addictions services

Mental health, addiction services in province receiving revamp

What would you rather do? Squirt naloxone up a victim's nose or inject a needle?

Vancouver city council votes to allow safe inhalation sites [Subscription required]

Stimulants, Driving and Implications for Youth (Topic Summary)

Summarizes the effects of stimulants on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that stimulants can increase the likelihood of engaging in risky…

Opioid crimes up as COVID-fuelled overdose crisis continues

Xylazine: Expert view on risk of lethal substance in Canada's street drug supply

Province to spend $1.2 million on addiction services in Espanola and Sagamok

Plus de 1150 personnes sont mortes d’une surdose lors du premier semestre 2024 en C.-B.

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…

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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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