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Celebrities and athletes can still appear in Ontario’s gambling ads despite the industry’s new regulations

The 'X-factor': Diagnosis helps save former Cambridge resident from cycle of addiction and homelessness

Research

Gambling is an activity in which many adults in Canada frequently participate. The research section summarizes the potential risks and harms of gambling, while providing resources and tools to help people make informed decisions about gambling.…

The Call for Submissions for CCSA's Issues of Substance 2021 is now open!

'Lives are at risk:' Renfrew County officials warn of tainted drugs

Only 484 marijuana pardons have been granted since program started in 2019

First Nations patients more likely to leave Alberta ERs without getting care, study says [Subscription required]

Man who died after being turned away at Brandon hospital was 'desperate for help' with addiction: mother

CAPSA is offering a free Guiding Principles of Co-leadership webinar on May 7, 2025, from 12-1pm EST via Zoom

Public Consultation on Updating Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines Closes on April 18

Interior Health issues alert for dangerous drugs in Penticton

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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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