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Online gambling like a racetrack in my pocket 24/7, says recovering addict

New Online Learning Suite Helps End the Stigma of Substance Use

Ottawa, May 17, 2021 — Overcoming Stigma…

Industrie du cannabis au Canada : une croissance qui écrase les petits joueurs

Vices we adopted as the pandemic entrenched may be hard to kick, warn experts

31 pharmacies in Mexico are shut as authorities crack down on fentanyl-tainted pills

Alberta data shows decrease in opioid deaths and overdoses, but some groups are dying more than others

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

Ottawa, July 10, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to announce the appointments of Julie Menten and Daniel Hogan to its Board of Directors. Ms. Menten and Mr. Hogan will serve as members-…

Morts dues aux opioïdes : augmentation de 592 % en 17 ans, selon une étude

Toxic drug warnings need boost, says Sask. mother who lost daughter to opioid overdose

Ahousaht First Nation urges Tofino to limit alcohol sales

Drug Checking Symposium 2023 Report: October 5–7, 2023

Provides a comprehensive review of the Drug Checking Symposium 2023, emphasizing the importance of drug checking in promoting safety and awareness in the unregulated drug supply. Offers a comprehensive overview of collaborative strategies,…

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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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