Snapshot
My Journey Begins with Compassion
Problematic substance use affects people from all walks of life. Too often stigma hinders their journey to well-being. CCSA is proud to release a new animated video showing the power of compassion to help reduce stigma. Drawing on themes from CCSA’s qualitative research on stigma, “My Journey Starts with Compassion” tells a story about friendship, kindness and changing negative perceptions of people who use substances.
CCSA Spotlight
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Respiratory and Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis Smoking [report]
Reviews research about the effects of smoking cannabis on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems (heart and lungs). Findings of the report include that cannabis smoke contains many of the same chemicals as tobacco smoke, emerging evidence that quitting cannabis smoking can reverse some of the n…
Event
Learn more about CCSA's Issues of Substance Conference
CCSA's Issues of Substance Conference
CCSA’s Issues of Substance is the flagship event of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA). The biennial event is Canada’s only national conference that brings together addiction workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, knowledge brokers, and people with dir…
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Publication
Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Canadian Households with Young Children [infographic]
Highlights key data from the Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Gender and Household Size summary report. Also provides tips and resources to help Canadians cope with stress, anxiety and substance use during the pandemic.
Learn more about Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Canadian Households with Young Children [infographic]
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CCSA News
September 15, 2021
World’s First Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines: Helping People in Canada Make Informed Decisions
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Opioids and the Trades: Supporting Employee Health and Safety
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Recruitment Notice for CCSA CEO
Addiction News Daily
September 24, 2021
| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
"My Journey Begins with Compassion" New video from CCSA explores the impact of substance use stigma and how to challenge it in our communities.
September 4, 2021
| CTV News
'We have to face it head-on': Canada's opioid crisis should be front and centre this election, advocates say
September 24, 2021
| CBC News