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Findings from a study conducted at Lakehead University during the pandemic

Overdose or Poisoning? A New Debate Over What to Call a Drug Death.

Speaker series on B.C.’s toxic drugs crisis to wrap up in Victoria

The Effects of Cannabis Smoking: What You Need to Know [report in short]

This publication highlights the key findings from Respiratory and Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis Smoking, the latest report in the Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis series. It explores the effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems (…

Opioid deaths in Red Deer climb to 25

An overdose prevention site is expected to open in P.E.I. in 2023. Here are five things to know about it

Cannabis Legalization Observations 2021–2022: Key Findings for Future Research

Complements the Cannabis Legalization: 2021–2022 Observations report, which examines the impact and implementation of the 2018 Cannabis Act. This topic summary focuses on areas where more investigation is needed from a research perspective.

Ottawa 'urgently' waiting for info from B.C. before deciding on drug criminalization

More youth hubs created in region thanks to $1M donation

La vente de bière en dépanneurs, pour bientôt en Ontario?

Sister shares 'honest' story of brother who died by suicide as focus turns to men's mental health

Brant County Health Unit throws support behind safe consumption site in Brantford

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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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