The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Isabelle Fortier and Howard Sapers to its Board of Directors
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CCSA to Lead Update of Canada’s Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines
Ottawa, September 17, 2020 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is leading a major collaborative initiative to update Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guid
Ottawa earmarks funding for mental-health supports for Indigenous communities during COVID-19
Substance use costs 75,000 lives annually and more than $1,250 for every person in Canada [CCSA interview]
Substance Use in Canada Costs Almost $46 Billion a Year According to Latest Data
Alcohol and tobacco use together cause the most harm— accounting for 63% of total amount.
Study shows pandemic affecting Canadians’ consumption of alcohol and cannabis (CCSA quoted)
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Explore CCSA’s Guidance, Tools and Resources
All our research-based publications, tools and resources are divided into six different categories of interest. They support evidence-based decision-making on substance use health issues. Select your area of interest from the choices below:
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Substances
Delve into key resources on commonly used substances, such as alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants and psychedelics.
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Personal and Societal Impacts
Get insights on the personal and societal impacts of substance use and addiction , including gambling and impaired driving, and their effects on health, safety, and social well-being.
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Communities
Communities share common interests, values or goals, and interact with one another to build relationships and help networks. These materials support more inclusive, equitable, and community-informed responses to substance use and addiction.
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Treatment and Prevention
Explore medical, psychological, and social approaches aimed at helping individuals avoid or recover from substance use disorders.
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Youth
Learn about factors influencing substance use in young people, including childhood trauma and brain development, and get tools to support adult allies in leading meaningful, evidence-informed conversations with youth.
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Substance Use and the Workplace
Substance use has a significant impact on the workplace, potentially affecting safety, productivity and employee well-being. Explore research on substance use in various industries.
