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'Dying a slow death': Father appeals for destigmatization of drug use amid overdose crisis

Former Muskoka resident opens up about his struggle with opioids beginning as a teen in Huntsville

Many first responders struggle with PTSD. Limited research suggests psychedelics may help

Des opioïdes « 25 fois plus puissants » que le fentanyl inquiètent la Santé publique

Understanding the relationship between recreational cannabis use and mental health in a marginalized population

Barr, A. M., Panenka, W. J., MacCallum, C. A., Lo, L. A., Yau, J. C.., Rintoul, K., & Schjelderup, L.

Presentation on the Impacts of Methamphetamine Use in Canada to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

Summarizes the impacts of methamphetamine use in Canada, as presented to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health.

La SQDC a largement profité de la pandémie

Opioïdes : « une crise déchirante » pour la coroner en chef du Yukon

La crise des surdoses a fait près de 2300 morts en 2022 en Colombie-Britannique

New statistics on opioid poisonings paint a grim picture for First Nations people in Alberta

Summer Webinar Series starts June 26. Small cities often have fewer resources to address substance use issues than larger centres, yet there are many innovative ways to approach and adapt solutions to their unique needs. Join us this summer as we host a s

Background to Postsecondary Education Partnership — Alcohol Harms

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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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