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Woman opens her home to some of thousands unable to get into only detox centre in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Closing the Gaps: Cannabis Research Funded Project Summaries

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Indigenous group talks about reporting system for people experiencing homelessness

Mother whose son, 16, died due to drug overdose speaks out to prevent more deaths

CCSA Applauds Investments in Wellness, Addressing Social Determinants of Health in 2021 Federal Budget

Support groups struggle to meet in person during the pandemic [CCSA interview]

Local drug supply contaminated with “tranq”: Health Unit

Saskatoon issues alert on dangerous fentanyl mix in red/orange powder

More than 60% of Canadians say they will not consume cannabis once it becomes legal, a new Nanos poll reveals

Ottawa, October 16, 2018 — Even though close to 6 in 10 Canadians report they have tried it, the majority of Canadians have no interest in consuming cannabis-based products once they become legal in 24 hours, according to a…

Ontario builders' group launches campaign to prevent opioid deaths among construction workers

Alabama approved a medical marijuana program in 2021. Patients are still waiting for it.

Native American tribes win $590 million opioid settlement

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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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