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Provincial Patterns and Trends in Cannabis Use among Youth: Saskatchewan

Presents trends of cannabis use among young people in Saskatchewan, including prevalence of use, perceptions of harm, cannabis use and driving, and dimensions of risk.

A year of drug decriminalization in B.C.

Saskatoon shoe store gives those suffering from addiction 'a purpose'

Cannabis Legalization: 2021–2022 Observations (Policy Brief)

Examines evidence on the impact and implementation of the 2018 Cannabis Act. The report explores progress toward the act’s public health and safety objectives. Policy makers, public health professionals and researchers involved in cannabis…

National hotline provides effective virtual supervision for substance users: study

Advocates worry health policy change another government dismissal of harm reduction

B.C. police seizures of medical opioids on the rise, causing concerns safer-supply pills are being diverted

New treatment centre opens in BC for people with complex mental health and addictions issues

Bridging the gap: Veterans and recreational cannabis use

Brémault-Phillips et al.

B.C.'s overdose crisis: 2022 sees highest number of deaths ever recorded in May, latest data shows

B.C. toxic drug deaths in 2022 were almost as high as the record set a year earlier

Webinar | The Relationship Between Mental Health and Substance Use During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all Canadians and increased stress on many fronts. The impacts of the crisis on Canadians’ mental health are becoming increasingly clear. Furthermore, alcohol and cannabis use has also increased.

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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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