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Saskatchewan continues to see highest rate of HIV infection in Canada

An App Designed to Curb Drug Overdose Deaths Has Saved 15 Lives

Manitoba on track to lose more people than ever to overdose deaths this year

Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19 [infographic]

Highlights key data from the Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Regional Spotlight and Key Factors final summary report. Also provides tips and resources to help Canadians cope with stress, anxiety and substance use during the…

A chilling trend: Drug deaths rise as winter begins

Our Values

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) prides itself on being an independent, neutral, nonpartisan and trusted third-party expert on substance use and addiction. Our work is always firmly rooted in science and sound methodology…

Le permis restreint pour la conduite sous l’influence de la drogue remis en question

Ontario Medical Association releases plan to improve healthcare in North

Is Alberta's approach to addiction truly behind the declining number of drug-poisoning deaths?

Morocco celebrates huge cannabis harvest – legally for the first time

Western Canada Addiction Forum

The Western Canada Addiction Forum serves as an educational opportunity for those already in, or wishing to be in, the addictions field.

Survivor of B.C. residential school breaking silence and calling for action

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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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