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Systems Approach Workbook: A Resource for Improving Substance Use Systems and Services

This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes.  

Nova Scotia Health warns of tainted cocaine

Opioids and the Trades: Supporting Employee Health and Safety

Ottawa, August 10, 2021 - The opioid overdose crisis is disproportionately affecting people working in the trades, transportation and construction.

Le changement de politique concernant les drogues inquiète

‘One Calgarian dies every day’: Opioid deaths continue relentless climb

Dangerous veterinary tranquilizers now found in most fentanyl samples

How legal pot is helping or hindering Atlantic Canadians [CCSA quoted author]

London prepares to open permanent supervised consumption site

Universities weaning alcohol from welcome weeks as COVID threat persists [CCSA interview]

Homelessness Response Summit Enables Forward Progress

Canada’s top court says voluntary extreme intoxication a defence in violent crimes

14th Annual Conference - International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP)

On behalf of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP), we would like to announce that our 14th Annual Conference, hosted by the Drug Policy Program of the Center for Research and Teaching in Economics (CIDE), will be held in…

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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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