Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health
CCSA proudly led the initiative to update Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (LRDGs). The project, funded by Health Canada, began in July 2020. The two-and-a-half-year process culminated in the creation of Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, which replaces the LRDGs. Canada’s Gui…
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Accountability for Safe Quality Care in Bed-Based Treatment
Policy makers recognize the importance of improving the safety and quality of bed-based addiction treatment (also known as residential treatment). Unfortunately, there are few appropriate accountability strategies for Canada’s mix of public and private service operators. To help with the discussion…
Doris Payer, PhD
Doris’ areas of expertise include addiction neuroscience, the mechanism of action of drugs and harm reduction.
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Information and resources about gambling, including risks, harms and legal status.
Tags:Substance Use in Canada Series
Information and resources about substance use in Canada and what to address in both policy and practice.
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Information about CCSA's partnership with the Scientific Advisory Council to inform works with the latest scientific developments in substance use and addiction.
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The research section summarizes the current evidence on the health impacts of alcohol, the costs of alcohol use and peoples’ perceptions of alcohol.
Tags:Policy and Regulations (Alcohol)
To help reduce the risks and harms of alcohol, there are laws, policies and regulations in place. CCSA has developed a number of reports on different topics to help inform the policies set out by governments.
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