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Opioid crisis victims to confront Purdue Pharma's owners

FINAL DEADLINE: Today is your last chance to register for our Issues of Substance at the early-bird rate!

As Belgium’s disposable vape ban looms, health minister urges EU to change smoking rules

Regular Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk of Mental Illness

Ottawa, April 25, 2019 — People who use cannabis regularly — one or more times per week over a period of months or years — could be at greater risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia, according to a new report by the…

« Tous mes amis meurent » : une soirée à un site d’injection improvisé

Cocaine (Canadian Drug Summary)

Summarizes data on the use of cocaine, including the harms and effects, legal status and access to treatment. The prevalence of cocaine use was two per cent among people living in Canada in 2019.

Families say ‘forced’ care won’t work for youth, others say it could save lives

How a mobile service is helping prevent drug poisoning on Calgary's streets

Involuntary Treatment for Severe Substance Use Disorders

Explains what involuntary treatment is and examines its effectiveness by focusing on the evidence, legislation and diverse perspectives about it.

Statement by Rita Notarandrea on the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada’s Annual Report and Its Emphasis on Stigma

Ottawa, December 19, 2019 - The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) welcomes the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada’s…

Opioid overdose response now part of Red Cross first aid, CPR training as deaths mount

Sudbury group gets $514,000 to tackle addiction in city, region

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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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