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Opioid Agonist Therapy

Explains what opioid agonist therapy (OAT) is, what it does and how it helps people. Also addresses how OAT benefits communities and explores public concerns about it.

When Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse Problems Collide (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This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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.  

Les décès par surdose en 2022 pourraient égaler ou dépasser ceux de 2021 en Saskatchewan

Study finds association between heavy cannabis use by teens and later giving birth pre-term

Substance abuse and alcoholism increasing within Canada’s Muslim communities

Why these bursaries are only for recovering Kamloops drug users

56 suspected drug-related deaths recorded in Brantford-Brant in 2024

Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Saskatchewan

Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Saskatchewan, including prevalence of use, perceptions of harm, cannabis use and driving, and dimensions of risk.

'Wonderful initiative': Halton police to begin providing naloxone kits to those leaving prison

Saskatoon shoe store gives those suffering from addiction 'a purpose'

These athletes suffered life-changing injuries. Then, they turned to psychedelics

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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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