National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) is November 24–30, 2024. We hope to have the NAAW resources posted to this page for use in early November 2024.
NAAW highlights solutions to help address the harms related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. It provides an opportunity for people in Canada to learn more about prevention and harm reduction, to talk about treatment and recovery, and to discuss solutions for change.
The theme for NAAW this year is Forging Connections. Working in the substance use health field and addressing its challenges can result in different experiences, ideas and opinions for individuals, families and communities. At times, it can be challenging to agree on the best ways to address these issues in Canada.
One of our primary mandates at CCSA is to collaborate with partners, communities and individuals to develop connections, identify common ground and work together to help address the challenges of substance use health. By forging and strengthening these connections, we work together more efficiently to find effective solutions and actions we can all support.
CCSA is developing materials for partners and the public to use to help us promote NAAW. These resources will also help forge and strengthen those connections among individuals, organizations, families and communities. By coming together, we can improve the lives of people who use substances in Canada,
Stay tuned!
