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Early bird registration for CCSA’s Issues of Substance conference closes Sep. 15.

Saskatoon overdoses surged while treatment admissions dipped in 2020

Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project: Cross-Canada Trends in Stimulant Use 2021–2023

Presents stimulant use trends and describes whether expected substance use aligned with actual substance contents. Data were collected from harm reduction sites in seven regions across Canada that participated in the Community Urinalysis and Self…

A terrifying new kind of fentanyl is spreading across Canada

Recovery Day in Winnipeg attracts crowd to defeat addictions, stigma: ‘There’s always hope’

B.C. drug recovery homes need investigation and regulation: Moms Stop the Harm

Hausse de 60 % des surdoses d'opioïdes mortelles en Ontario

Broadcaster Scott Oake hopes his advocacy can spare other families the pain of drug addiction

New stats reveal extent of opioid overdose problem in N.B.

Montreal artist Teetz on finding beauty and hope after addiction

Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Lessons Learned from the United States

CCSA and U.S. Embassy Host 5th Cross-Country Speaking Series Event

Surdoses: la ministre Ya’ara Saks défend les initiatives de son gouvernement

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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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