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Cannabis Act
Policy Brief

A Public Health Perspective on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in Canada

Summarizes our submission to the federal government’s public consultation on cannabis legalization.

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Standard THC Unit Event - Summary Report
Report

A Standard THC Unit and Its Value in Cannabis Research, Public Education and Regulation in Canada

Summarizes a virtual session held Oct. 19, 2022, with representatives from public health organizations, different levels of government (federal, provincial, territorial) and researchers.

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Report

Cannabis Home Cultivation in Canada Before and After Legalization: Research Highlights

Summarizes findings from two published journal articles we co-authored on growing cannabis at home before and after legalization. It also identifies areas for further research.

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LRDG Lifetime risk of alcohol attributable death and disability
Report

Lifetime Risk of Alcohol-Attributable Death and Disability

Examines the lifetime risk of death and disability for various levels of alcohol consumption.

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Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health Final Report
Report

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report

Summarizes the evidence drawn from worldwide evidence reviews, mathematical modelling, and extensive consultations and discussions.

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CCENDU 2022 Stimulants Update
Report

CCENDU Bulletin: An Update on Stimulant Use and Related Harms in Canada and the United States

This bulletin summarizes the most recent updates on stimulant use and related harms in Canada and the United States.

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Psychoactive Substances that Bring Youth to the Emergency Department
Report

Evaluation of Psychoactive Substances that Bring Youth to the Emergency Department

Examines the trends in substance-related visits to the emergency department (ED) among youth and young adults (12 to 24 years old) and the context of their visits.

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Report

Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Cannabis Use and Driving – An Update

Presents the latest clinical evidence on cannabis use and impaired driving among Canadians.

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Browse the CCSA Network of Websites

CCSA's Issues of Substance Conference

This biannual, national conference brings together people from across the country, including addiction workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, and people with lived and living experience
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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms

This project provides comparable and up-to-date data on the costs and harms of substance use in Canada and allows people to explore and analyze the data through its data visualization tool.
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Workforce Competencies

CCSA developed measurable technical and behaviour competencies in knowledge, skills and values for the substance use workforce, providing consistent care across the wide range of settings.
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Drink Less Live More

Canada has new guidance on alcohol and your health. CCSA wants you to be able to make the most informed decisions you can about drinking alcohol.
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Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines

Learn about the world’s first Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines to help people in Canada make informed decisions about their gambling and lessen their risk of gambling-related harms. Use the Interactive Risk Assessment Tool to assess your personal gambling choices.
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The Highway Home

This interactive website takes an experiential approach to increasing youth’s and young drivers’ awareness of the risks and harms of drug-impaired driving, using real-life scenarios involving cannabis use and driving.
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