World’s First Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines: Helping People in Canada Make Informed Decisions
Ottawa, September 15, 2021 — The Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines released today by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) will help people in Canada reduce gambling-related harms. The guidelines, which are the culmination of over five years of intense research, provide evidence-in…
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Sara Atif, MSc
Sara’s areas of expertise include family physician remuneration for providing patient care for substance use disorders and gambling.
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Partners and Collaboration (Gambling)
Information about CCSA's partnerships with the Mise sur toi Foundation, Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines Scientific Working Group and the National Lower-Risk Gambling Advisory Committee.
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Matthew Young, PhD
Matthew is one of Canada’s leading experts in the epidemiology of substance use trends, the early detection and sharing of information on emerging drug-related health threats, new psychoactive substances and gambling.
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Gambling
Information and resources about gambling, including risks, harms and legal status.
Tags:François Gagnon, PhD
Areas of Expertise:
François’ areas of expertise include public policies, legal frameworks, harm reduction programs and services, alcohol, cannabis, gambling, tobacco and nicotine, and controlled substances.
Biography:
François joined the t…