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Sask. government approved 13 overdose prevention sites in quarantine locations

New statistics on opioid poisonings paint a grim picture for First Nations people in Alberta

Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Youth, Older Adults & Stigma

Soccer tournament in GTA brings together players impacted by homelessness, mental health struggles

Lost Productivity Due to Substance Use Cost the Canadian Economy $22.4 billion: New Report

Substance Use Costs in Canada rose to $49.1 billion in 2020  

Trail city council hears form opioid crisis delegation

Here's why Ontario cities are getting vending machines with condoms and overdose kits

Could a vaccine prevent drug deaths and cure addiction? U.S. research draws mixed reaction in B.C.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Four New Board Members

Ottawa, July 5, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new directors to the CCSA Board, including a new chair. These are Governor in Council appointments…

Colombia senate votes down recreational marijuana bill

Small Cities Gain New Tools to Address Toxic Drug Crisis

The first municipally-led, integrated standards for prevention, treatment, harm reduction, recovery, policing services and policies and strategies to help small cities respond to substance use crises are now available from the Canadian Centre for…

RCMP prepare to enforce mandatory alcohol screenings during traffic stops

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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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