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Virtual Care Crucial During COVID-19
“Don’t wait to seek help: Virtual care to support Canadians is available now,” urge mental health and substance use organiza…
More than 1 in 5 Canadians who drink alcohol and have been staying at home more have been drinking once a day since the beginning of May
Ottawa, June 9, 2020 — About 20% of Canadians who drink alcohol and have been staying at home more due to the COVID-19 pande…
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Mental Health Commission of Canada Highlight Healthy Coping Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic
Ottawa, April 24, 2020 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the Mental Health Commission of Canad…
Canadians Under 54 Drinking More While at Home Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Ottawa, April 15, 2020 — 25% of Canadians (aged 35–54) and 21% of Canadians (aged 18–34) say they have increased the amount …
Statement by Rita Notarandrea on the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada’s Annual Report and Its Emphasis on Stigma
Ottawa, December 19, 2019 - The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) welcomes the Chief Public Health Offic…
Throne speech recognition of mental health and addiction support applauded by pan-Canadian health organizations
Statement From Mental Health Commission of Canada and Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction December 6, 2019 …
Speak Out Against Stigma during National Addictions Awareness Week
Ottawa, November 25, 2019 Fact: Substance use disorder is a health condition, not a choice or a moral failing. Fact: T…
Canada’s Premier Conference on Substance Use and Addiction Begins Monday in Ottawa; Chief Public Health Officer of Canada To Provide Opening Remarks
Ottawa, November 22, 2019 — Canada is dealing with an ongoing opioid crisis. New cannabis products are ready to hit store sh…
New Website Lets Canadian Youth Tackle Life Changing Decisions
Ottawa, October 11, 2019 - The High Way Home? is a new interactive website that allows young people to make virtual choices…
CCSA and Community Partners Unite to Make a Collective Impact on Stigma in Ottawa
Ottawa, Sept 19, 2019 - Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to recovery for people dealing with substance use disorder.
$4.5 million for cannabis research announced in partnership between CCSA and CIHR
Ottawa, May 22, 2019 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Resea…
Regular Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk of Mental Illness
Ottawa, April 25, 2019 — People who use cannabis regularly — one or more times per week over a period of months or years — c…
Early and Regular Cannabis Use Is a Strong Predictor of Cognitive Impairment
Ottawa, April 5, 2019 — Starting to smoke cannabis earlier in life — before 16 or 17 — is one of the strongest predictors of…
More Younger Canadians Using Community-based Services for Substance Use Withdrawal
Ottawa, March 29, 2019 — More young Canadians are using community detoxification services than older adults, according to a …
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, ex…