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Particularly in the north, the opioid crisis is top of mind this Ontario election

Why a P.E.I. cannabis company says it's losing money, in an industry-wide trend

Un an après, la décriminalisation des drogues dures donne des résultats en demi-teinte

CCSA and Health Canada Invest $1.8 Million in Cannabis Research Projects

Ottawa, January 21, 2021 — It has been more than two years since Canada became the first G20 country to legalize recreational cannabis and cannabis products.

Involuntary Treatment for Severe Substance Use Disorders

Explains what involuntary treatment is and examines its effectiveness by focusing on the evidence, legislation and diverse perspectives about it.

Sask. throne speech touts addictions supports, investment growth and expansion of policing

La cigarette électronique chez les jeunes continue d’inquiéter au N.-B.

Alcool et fêtes: « L'important c'est de prévoir ses déplacements », dit Geneviève Desautels

Alberta, Ontario, Sask. announce partnership to create recovery-focused addictions treatment

Former health officials, advocates reflect on anniversary of overdose emergency

Le «cauchemar» d’un ex-infirmier, qui volait du Dilaudid pour anesthésier sa détresse

Alberta proposes legislature committee to examine safer drug supply

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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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