The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Isabelle Fortier and Howard Sapers to its Board of Directors
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Statement by Rita Notarandrea, CEO, on National Addictions Awareness Week 2018
Ottawa, November 26, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to launch National Addictions Awareness Week from November 26 to December 2, 2018.
Substance use is costing six Canadian provinces over $1 billion each
Ottawa, November 14, 2018 — In each of the provinces of Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, the cost of substance use in 2014 surpassed $1 b
More than 60% of Canadians say they will not consume cannabis once it becomes legal, a new Nanos poll reveals
Ottawa, October 16, 2018 — Even though close to 6 in 10 Canadians report they have tried it, the majority of Canadians have no interest in consuming cannabis-based products once th
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes New Board Member Anne Elizabeth Lapointe
Ottawa, October 9, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Elizabeth Lapointe to its Board of Directors.
CCSA Releases Communications Toolkit for Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
Toolkit provides an additional way for people to educate themselves, understand the guidelines and share knowledge
Statement by Rita Notarandrea, CEO, on Recovery Month
Ottawa, September 6, 2018 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to add its voice in support of Recovery Month 2018 to help reduce the stigma surrou
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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.
