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CCSA’s COVID-19 resource section has what you need to know about the impacts of COVID-19 on substance use.

Surdoses d’opioïdes : Toronto enregistre encore des chiffres records

Federal addictions minister says department taking a deeper look into safer supply

Sask. government not considering decriminalization of small amounts of illicit drugs

UNB spreads naloxone kits around campuses

Deadly new synthetic opioid reinforces need to be proactive in Alberta: harm reduction advocates

Moms lose sons to overdose

Emergency Department Visits For Suspected Opioid Overdoses Spike To Highest Monthly Level Since Surveillance Began Locally

More than a bad trip: Experts warn about the risk of cannabis-induced psychosis

Du pot à la porte en 90 minutes, propose la SQDC

Research (cannabis)

One out of 10 people admitted to hospital are there because of the impact of substance use on their health: new report

In 2024, there were almost 300,000 hospitalizations related to alcohol or drugs, representing 12% of all hospitalizations in Canada.

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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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