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State of emergency declared on Piikani First Nation

National Framework

Substance use is an issue of such magnitude and complexity, touching all sectors of society, that individual organizations and sectors cannot address it by themselves.

How To Safely Store Your Cannabis [infographic]

An infographic that illustrates the important things to remember when storing your cannabis products. Items covered include what types of containers to use, proper labelling and where you should to store your products. 

Council discusses safe consumption site

Cambridge mayor calls on province to make drug rehab involuntary for some

'It's more of a crisis than it was before the pandemic': Oro-Medonte resident says of opioid overdoses

Mother says package presenting cannabis like 'treat' put children in N.S. hospital

Vast majority of large U.S. fentanyl seizures happen along Mexican border, report finds

Alcohol Consumption and Adherence to Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health

Examines the average alcohol consumption of people in Canada and where it falls within the risk zones outlined in Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health (CGAH).

HEADS UP! Community Mental Health Summit

Join the Fresh Outlook Foundation (FOF) and people from all sectors, ages, cultures, abilities, and genders for the virtual HEADS UP! Community Mental Health Summit November 25/26.

Mental wellness campaign encourages kindness, acceptance, culture, and compassion

Rural Sask. lacking support for drug users, says woman in recovery

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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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