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Understanding the relationship between recreational cannabis use and mental health in a marginalized population

Barr, A. M., Panenka, W. J., MacCallum, C. A., Lo, L. A., Yau, J. C.., Rintoul, K., & Schjelderup, L.

Psychiatric Conditions and Cannabis Use [infographic]

Based on findings from new research, the Psychiatric Conditions and Cannabis Use infographic illustrates pre-legalization trends in cannabis-related hospitalizations for mental and behavioural disorders, as well as ways to reduce the risks from…

Hausse des admissions à l’urgence de jeunes intoxiqués dans les bars de Sherbrooke

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Indigenous cultural awareness key to success of Kainai addictions day-treatment program

Integrated Care Hub, Part One – Dedicated volunteers: 'We love the people here'

Summer Webinar Series starts June 26. Small cities often have fewer resources to address substance use issues than larger centres, yet there are many innovative ways to approach and adapt solutions to their unique needs. Join us this summer as we host a s

Webinar | Inequities Laid Bare: Responding to Challenges of COVID-19 and Beyond

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Opioid Crisis: Mothers losing children to fentanyl overdoses speak out on small community in crisis

More than 4,700 Ontario pharmacies now required to install time-delayed narcotics safes amid a rise in robberies

Toxic and dangerous carfentanil found in Sudbury area's drug supply

Guidelines for Partnering with People with Lived and Living Experience of Substance Use and Their Families and Friends

People with lived and living experience of substance use and their families and friends (LLEAFF) are experts in the field of substance use.

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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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