Snapshot
Evidence in Action: What Is on the Cannabis Menu?
CCSA held a parliamentary breakfast to highlight the next steps of cannabis legalization. The topic of the day was cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals – all of which become legal this October. CCSA and expert guests explained the difference between these items and the risks and challenges associated with each them.
CCSA Spotlight
Talking Pot with Youth: A Cannabis Communication Guide for Youth Allies
Provides introductory information and a set of exercises to engage youth in meaningful discussions and conversations about cannabis. This guide takes a harm reduction approach to talking with youth about cannabis. Its purpose is to help those who work with young people to have the right kind of con…
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Issues of Substance Conference
CCSA’s Issues of Substance is the flagship event of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) that addresses issues related to substance use and addiction that affect the health and safety of Canadians. Contact CCSA Questions or comments about this event? Contact u…
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Publication
Know the Health Effects of Cannabis [infographic]
An infographic that shows how using cannabis can affect physical and mental health. Learn how using cannabis can affect your mental health, ability to drive, respiratory system and other parts of your life.
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Addiction News Daily
July 12, 2019
| Ottawa Citizen
Justice minister approves second device for testing drivers' saliva for cannabis use
July 14, 2019
| Vancouver Sun
Kids and drugs: The Vancouver teachers transforming substance use education
July 14, 2019
| Calgary Herald