The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Isabelle Fortier and Howard Sapers to its Board of Directors
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Our Response: Why economists should like booze
As a research scientist in epidemiology and health economics, with a focus on alcohol and other substances, I found your article comparing alcohol non-users to free-riders to be light on fact and h
As a research scientist in epidemiology and health economics, with a focus on alcohol and other substances, I found your article comparing alcohol non-users to free-riders to be light on fact and h
Saskatoon's only supervised consumption site closing for 11 days to give exhausted staff a break
Ottawa Police Learn Brain Science to Help in Toxic Drug Crisis
OTTAWA (APRIL 23, 2026): The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) members are learning about brain science and how it contributes to a person’s resilience against substance use disorders in
OTTAWA (APRIL 23, 2026): The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) members are learning about brain science and how it contributes to a person’s resilience against substance use disorders in
Could popular drugs like Ozempic be key to addressing the substance use health crisis?
A class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity could help treat substance use disorders.
A class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity could help treat substance use disorders.
When ‘tranq’ takes its toll [Subscription required]
How Ontario's online gambling industry is faring 3 years into legalization
B.C. opens new units in promised expansion of involuntary care for mental health, addictions, brain injury
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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.
