Message from Rita Notarandrea, CEO, on National Addictions Awareness Week
Rita Notarandrea, CEO at the Canadian Centre on Substance use and Addiction, discusses how speaking with compassion and empathy about substance use disorders and addiction can reduce stigma and remove barriers to seeking treatment.
Caution against Overconsumption Risks with Edible Cannabis Products
Ottawa, February 25, 2019 — In a brief submitted to Health Canada’s consultation on Strict regulation of edible cannabis, extracts and topicals, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) cautions that edible cannabis products present the risk of overconsumption or accidental consumption.
Tags:Episode 03: Interview with Rita
For the first episode of 2019, CCSA Chief Executive Officer, Rita Notarandrea, joins us for a discussion on substance use and addiction. The in-depth interview looks at the biggest developments in substance use treatments, the current opioid crisis and misconceptions about substance use, as well as Ms. Notarandrea’s passion for helping those with substance use disorders.
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