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Considerations for Virtual Services and Supports for Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders [Policy Brief]

This policy brief highlights key findings from a national survey of people who use substances about their perceptions of and experiences with accessing virtual services through telemedicine, video conference and other apps.

Does microdosing mushrooms work? Science is trying to find out

Le cannabis accapare le tiers de l’électricité d’un programme voué à l’autonomie alimentaire

Canada to appoint a ‘Fentanyl Czar’ and bolster border as Trudeau and Trump reach deal to delay tariffs

Downtown clinic seeks to fill gaps for those struggling to overcome addictions

Akaitcho chiefs call for government support as communities grapple with suicide, addiction

'Exciting opportunity' for ministers of housing, mental health to join forces: Expert

2 harm reduction hubs halt their supervised consumption services due to 'staff feeling unwell'

Research

Vancouver mayor says there's no time for drug decriminalization redo

Les surdoses mortelles toujours plus nombreuses à Québec

Effects of cannabis can last hours or days longer than expected: U de M study

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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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