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3-4 Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA, Ecstasy or Molly) (Canadian Drug Summary)

Summarizes data on the use of 3-4 methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy or Molly), including the harms, effects and legal status. MDMA is one of the most frequently identified controlled substances in illegal drugs seized by Canadian law…

Focused on the Future: Strategic Plan 2021–2026

Provides the action plan for the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) for the years 2021 through 2026. The strategic plan presents the Centre’s three strategic priorities and two North Star outcomes. It also outlines the methods…

Musicians say alcohol and the industry are intrinsically linked, but some want to change that

Vancouver police respond to allegations of ‘arrest quotas’

Putting a face on the opioid crisis

Sex- and Gender-based Analysis +

Launch held for Battlefords addictions clinic, harm reduction van

Fighting fentanyl: North Texas mom teaches first responders about new treatments

U of A student group spreads awareness about COVID-19’s impact on the opioid crisis

Illicit drug use in Island Health hospitals sparks WorkSafeBC investigation

Taking Addiction Awareness to the street

Addictions Treatment Helplines in Canada

Mental Health and Substance Use Support

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 9-1-1.If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8.

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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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