CCSA News Digest is our news service. It’s a compilation of stories pulled from various sources and focusing on topics concerning alcohol, drugs and their related harms. It includes articles on alcohol and drug prevention, treatment, recovery and addiction, and substance abuse policy and political dialogue. Stories about gambling or smoking are included where there is significant content or overlap with alcohol and illegal drug use.
Articles are chosen because of their:
- Potential interest to Canadians and national significance,
- Implications for policy development in Canada, or
- Ability to highlight a new or emerging trend, or report on international policy, programs, initiatives or research.
We provide CCSA News Digest for informational purposes only. The opinions expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of CCSA. They also do not imply endorsement. Any questions or concerns regarding a particular story should be directed to the original publisher or news source.
Coverage
CCSA staff scan or search relevant online sources to provide a link to current news stories and news releases. Both Canadian and international sources are included. The information presented is a selection of what is available on that day and is not intended to be comprehensive.
We use AI-powered tools to assist with the screening process in the selection of stories. This practice allows us to cut down on the time but not the quality of our newsletter, while making the best use of our resources.=
Frequency
CCSA News Digest is sent to subscribers’ inboxes three to five times per week. The email comes from CCSA News Digest (CCSANewsDigest@ccsa.ca).
Why does the article not appear when I connect on the link?
CCSA News Digest presents online information that is current and easily accessible to our readers. Unfortunately, links to sources can become unavailable or require registration at the original source.
Why is the site asking me to register?
We try to avoid linking to articles that require registration and, where possible, will link to the same story through sources not requiring registration. As a result, certain news sources may not be represented on a regular basis.
How can I find the story if the link is broken?
Although all links are checked before publishing, in some cases the link does become inaccessible. It may still be possible to retrieve the full text of the story as follows:
Use a search engine
For example, go to: Google News (http://news.google.ca/) or Yahoo News (http://ca.yahoo.com – select "News" from the search type menu at the top of the page) then type the title of the article into the search box.
