Introducing the New Workforce Competencies Website
CCSA’s Substance Use Health and Mental Health (SUMH) Competencies outline the technical and behavioural skills and attitudes most relevant to working in the substance use and mental health field across a range of roles, sectors and settings.
Our new dedicated Workforce Competencies website allows users to find all the resources related to the competencies in one user-friendly location, while offering new features including:
- Custom filters and advanced search features making it easier to find resources,
- Competency-specific subscription options to receive news on the latest competencies updates and
- Easy-to-find competency-specific updates on the home page
CCSA Spotlight
Gambling Availability and Advertising in Canada: A Call to Action
Outlines the policy changes in Canada that led to the increase in gambling availability and advertising, and analyses why these changes are likely to increase gambling participation and gambling-related harms. Done in partnership with Greo Evidence Insights, the report asserts the need for a nation…
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Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report
Summarizes the evidence drawn from worldwide evidence reviews, mathematical modelling, and extensive consultations and discussions. The Guidance provides people in Canada with accurate and current information about the risk of harms associated with the consumption of alcohol. Results will also prov…
Learn more about Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report
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In-Patient Treatment for Substance Use in Canada
Provides information on frequently asked questions about in-patient treatment programs (also known as bed-based or residential programs). This guide explains what a person thinking about in-patient treatment for a substance use disorder should consider, such as individual goals, preferences, cost a…
Learn more about In-Patient Treatment for Substance Use in CanadaFeatured Video:
Are There Risks to Vaping Cannabis?
The videos below provide an overview of cannabis vaping and its risks. They touch on the different mental and physical risks that are linked with vaping cannabis and provide recommendations on how to lower the risks if one chooses to vape cannabis.
To compliment the videos, we have produced Talking to Youth about Cannabis Vaping, a guide for healthcare professionals.
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October 17, 2024
Joint Statement from Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and European Union Drugs Agency
Addiction News Daily
November 6, 2024
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'Tear in our social fabric,' Greater Sudbury residents react to mayor's letter to Ford about drug addiction
November 6, 2024
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Feds pledge $3.7 million to support homeless veterans in Ottawa
November 6, 2024
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