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Three die from fentanyl overdoses in York Region: Police

Drug toxicity crisis hit North hardest: Algoma Public Health study

Comparing the Perceived Serious and Actual Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published.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 Centricois ont amélioré leur rapport avec l’alcool

De plus en plus de Québécois consomment du cannabis depuis sa légalisation

New ‘harmful’ street drug found in Prairie Mountain Health

Peer support for substance users at Chilliwack hospital a first in B.C.

Workplaces and Substance Use: Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Workplace Culture

Illustrates key context and data on workplace culture related to substance use in the oil and gas, forestry, and mining industries. Information is based on input from a national study about workplace policies and practices related to substance…

3-day event planned in Fort Smith, N.W.T., aims to 'save our community' from toxic drugs

Open versus Closed: The Risks Associated with Retail Liquor Stores during COVID-19

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, provincial and territorial governments have designated liquor stores as essential businesses permitted to stay open.

Cape Breton's high rate of drug use has devastating effects

Kamloops councillor introduces motion to request review of city's housing, addiction supports

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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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