National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) is November 24–30, 2024.
NAAW highlights solutions to help address alcohol- and other drug-related harms. It’s an opportunity for people in Canada to learn more about prevention and harm reduction, talk about treatment and recovery, and discuss solutions for change. This year’s NAAW theme is Forging Connections.
People in the substance use health field have different experiences, ideas and opinions when it comes to addressing substance use issues, which can make it challenging to agree on the best way forward. This is where CCSA can help: By collaborating with partners, communities and individuals, we can forge connections, identify common ground and work together to help address the challenges of substance use health.
We encourage you to leverage CCSA’s materials to promote NAAW. These resources will forge connections among individuals, organizations, families and communities. By coming together, we can reduce the harms of substance use and create awareness of substance use issues to improve people’s lives in Canada.
Use Our NAAW 2024 Social Media Content Bank
Share the facts! Share the facts on your social networks either on their own or with the social media graphics for National Addictions Awareness Week.
Disclaimer
CCSA understands that each person who uses substances has their own experiences, perspectives and preferred language. We appreciate that the term “addiction” can be stigmatizing for some people and an important point of discussion for other people. Our goal is to raise awareness about substance use health, addiction and people who use substances to improve people’s health and well-being.
The discussion around NAAW can be emotionally challenging. We encourage people to reach out for help or get support in these conversations.