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🔍 Evidence-based research on substance use health. 🌐 ccsa.ca/en FR :
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March 16- 22 is Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign to increase public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. This week, learn about the Brain Economy:
https://ow.ly/TTVO50YvlrW
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📢 Part 2 is live. What’s driving stimulant use? How are different groups affected? What responses are being considered to reduce harms? Read the final part of Issue 7 now:
https://ow.ly/RWMp50Yvorf
#stimulants
#ccsa
#substanceuse
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📢Are you a municipal or community leader in a smaller city that is facing substance use challenges? Want to learn about Understanding Drug Checking Data for Local Solutions? Join us March 27 for our next webinar! Find out more and register now:
https://ow.ly/X0To50YrUMm
#SubstanceUseHealth
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We’re proud to support National Poison Prevention Week, led by Parachute. Medications, cleaners & cannabis products can pose risks at home. Safe storage and knowing what to do in an emergency can prevent harm. Learn more & take action:
parachute.ca
#RethinkPoisons
2 days ago
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We’re answering questions about improving substance use health at the community level in our next Webinar Series. Join us! 🖥️ Our next session is on March 27, about Understanding Drug Checking Data for Local Solutions. 🔗Find out more and register now!
https://ow.ly/Vf0A50YrUH5
#SubstanceUseHealth
6 days ago
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In Canada, alcohol caused about 9,500 new cancer cases and nearly 3,900 deaths in 2022. Research in
The Lancet
shows that warning labels can help people make informed choices and reduce risk. Read the article:
https://bit.ly/3OYsJYe
7 days ago
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This #InternationalWomensDay, let’s talk about alcohol & women’s health. Evidence shows that 7 or more standard drinks per week raise the likelihood of health risks more steeply for women than for men. 🔗 Read and share the full guidance:
https://ow.ly/MPJh50YoH03
#InternationalWomensDay
#IWD2026
9 days ago
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Want to know how many people use different substances across Canada by age, sex and year? Check out our new Prevalence Chart! It’s part of our #CSUCH project with the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research:
https://csuch.ca
11 days ago
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Part 2 of our special two-part issue of Substance Use Trends in Canada will be released next week. What’s driving stimulant use? Who is most affected? What responses are underway? 📬 Subscribe to get it in your inbox:
https://ow.ly/nm0x50YpaRR
#stimulants
#ccsa
#substanceuse
12 days ago
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Alcohol consumption in Canada is down from 10.4/wk in 2018 to 9.4 in 2023 – that's 34 million fewer drinks/wk! We discovered this trend through our new #CSUCH Prevalence Chart, the only national resource that provides modelled estimates of substance use by age, sex & year
https://csuch.ca
13 days ago
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Our Senior Strategic Communications Advisor, Chris LeBlanc, will be hitting the stage at the upcoming
Editors/Réviseurs Canada
Conference. In this session, Chris will provide practical tips and resources to tackle misinformation in public health. Learn more about it here:
https://ow.ly/6NKW50YmZJ8
14 days ago
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New data show 40% more Canadians are using cannabis since 2017. Young males age 15-35 reported the highest use. We discovered this through our new #CSUCH Prevalence Chart, the only national resource that provides modelled estimates of substance use across Canada by age, sex & year:
https://csuch.ca
15 days ago
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Understanding substance use trends by region, demographics and time helps direct resources for prevention, treatment and more. Our new #CSUCH Prevalence Chart shows how many people use different substances across Canada by age, sex and year. Check it out:
https://csuch.ca
19 days ago
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In Canada, there are legal frameworks that restrict the commercial promotion of alcohol, cannabis, gambling, tobacco and vaping products to minors. But which works the best? Our latest report examines these frameworks and identifies the strengths and limitations of each.
https://ow.ly/24QW50YkfB8
21 days ago
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On
#InternationalMotherLanguageDay
, we’re recognizing how language shapes access to evidence-informed substance use health information. Over the years, CCSA has been asked to translate many of our resources into different languages, because everyone deserves information they can understand.
24 days ago
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Attending #GLE2026 or thinking about it? Join our co-hosted Match: Leading the way: Advancing integrated care for mental health & substance use health across the lifespan. Already registered? Select this Match. Not yet? Membership is free:
https://gle.world/become-a-member-new/
#GLE2026
27 days ago
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The alcohol deficit is what the government earns in taxes on alcohol minus what it spends on harms related to alcohol – like health care and lost productivity. In 2020, it spent $6.4 billion more than it earned. Find out more:
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Research shows a rise in emergency department visits linked to Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are key warning signs and linked to frequent cannabis use. Our latest brief examines the data and outlines the implications for public health. 🔗
https://bit.ly/3LZCRyJ
about 1 month ago
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AI in mental and substance use health must be safe, fair and human-centred. We’re partnering with MHCC to create Canada’s first national guidance. Check out our early findings and sign up to be notified when we publish more:
https://ow.ly/7xoA50XTrV4
about 2 months ago
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Still haven’t read Part 1? Stay current on the recent trends in stimulant use and related harms in Canada. 📖 Read it today:
https://ow.ly/tXfR50Y0kgX
Subscribe so Part 2 arrives in your inbox as soon as it’s released:
https://ow.ly/B4I150Y0kgU
#stimulants
#ccsa
#substanceuse
about 2 months ago
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🚨Hurry — don’t miss our next #webinar on January 27. 🔗Register now to learn about the National Wastewater Drug Surveillance initiative!
https://ow.ly/uP0550XZPfl
#webinar
#webinars
#SubstanceUseHealth
#SmallCitiesInitiative
#MLT
#MunicipalLeadersTable
about 2 months ago
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Whomever said “words can’t hurt” is wrong. Is lie. Liar told you that. Stigma hurts and words matter. Think before you speak, post or share. With ❤️ from CCSA, located in
#Ottawa
home of Shane
#Hollander
future home of Ilya
#Rozanov
#HeatedRivalry
#SubstanceUseHealth
#MentalHealth
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about 2 months ago
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Attending #GLE2026 or thinking about it? Join our co-hosted Match: Leading the way: Advancing integrated care for mental health & substance use health across the lifespan. Already registered? Select this Match. Not yet? Membership is free:
https://gle.world/become-a-member-new/
#GLE2026
about 2 months ago
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Research shows a rise in emergency department visits linked to Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are key warning signs and linked to frequent cannabis use. Our latest brief examines the data and outlines the implications for public health. 🔗
https://bit.ly/3LZCRyJ
about 2 months ago
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📢Are you a municipal or community leader in a smaller city that is facing substance use challenges? Want to learn how National Wastewater Drug Surveillance can help? Join us January 27 for our next webinar! Find out more and register now:
https://ow.ly/CPwO50XZLr2
#webinars
#SubstanceUseHealth
about 2 months ago
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📢 Part 1 is live. New data on stimulant-related harms across Canada – including rising deaths in several regions. Read the issue now:
https://ow.ly/F5B950XZIKw
Stay tuned: Part 2 arrives soon with insights on what’s driving stimulant use and more.
#stimulants
#ccsa
#substanceuse
about 2 months ago
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Join us for our next webinar series! 🖥️ Our first session is Jan. 27, about how the National Wastewater Drug Surveillance initiative can help with the drug crisis 🔗Register now!
https://ow.ly/xzjl50XWpEp
#webinars
#SubstanceUseHealth
#SmallCitiesInitiative
2 months ago
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AI in mental and substance use health must be safe, fair and human-centred. We’re partnering with MHCC to create Canada’s first national guidance. Check out our early findings and sign up to be notified when we publish more:
https://ow.ly/7xoA50XTrV4
2 months ago
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Join us for our next webinar series! 🖥️ Our first session is Jan. 27, about how the National Wastewater Drug Surveillance initiative can help with the drug crisis 🔗Register now!
https://ow.ly/xzjl50XWpEp
#webinars
#SubstanceUseHealth
#SmallCitiesInitiative
2 months ago
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Exciting news – we’re working with MHCC on Canada’s first national guidance for AI in mental health and substance use health! Read more to see our early findings, and sign up to be notified when more results are published:
https://ow.ly/9Im150XTrbF
#AI
#SubstanceUseHealth
#MentalHealth
2 months ago
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Stimulants continue to contribute to harms across Canada. Part 1 of our special two-part issue of Substance Use Trends in Canada launches soon with new national data. 📬 Subscribe so it arrives in your inbox:
https://ow.ly/Kwe450XMA1F
#stimulants
#ccsa
#publichealth
#substanceuse
2 months ago
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We wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season. Our office is closed December 24 – January 2. If you or someone you know needs help over the holidays, you can access our list of helplines here:
https://ow.ly/3woL50XKz1T
We look forward to serving you in 2026!
3 months ago
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New report: Online gambling puts young adults in Canada at higher risk of financial, emotional and relationship harms. Learn more and stay informed: https://ow.ly/Q5Rq50XGx9U
Greo Evidence Insights
Mental Health Research Canada
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Did you know? Young Canadians face higher risks of gambling-related harms – from financial strain to emotional stress – particularly when gambling online. Check out the new report by
Greo Evidence Insights
, CCSA and
Mental Health Research Canada
:
https://ow.ly/UUHE50XGpga
3 months ago
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A new report from
Greo Evidence Insights
CCSA and
Mental Health Research Canada
highlights that young adults in Canada are at a greater risk of experiencing gambling-related harms, especially through online gambling. Explore the findings and recommendations:
https://ow.ly/Pbum50XGnH0
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Nearly 1 in 4 young adults who gamble online experience significant harm. It’s time for a coordinated, evidence-based national response. Read the full report: https://ow.ly/euoZ50XFGE9 Developed in partnership with
Greo Evidence Insights
and
Mental Health Research Canada
#PublicHealth
#Gambling
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We are delighted by Prime Minister Carney’s announcement of federal funding for our new pilot project to help address substance use issues with the
@en.ottawa.ca
. It’s a perfect extension of work we’re already doing, and we’ll carry it well beyond the city, to the rest of Canada.
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3 months ago
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On Giving Tuesday, remember to give generously… especially to yourself. Give yourself grace, patience and compassion as you navigate your health and well-being. Progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.
#GivingTuesday
#CCSA
#SubstanceUseHealth
#HarmReduction
4 months ago
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This Black Friday, here are a few things we’re not buying: ❌ Stigma ❌ Shame ❌ Misinformation around substance use and addiction Instead, we’re buying evidence, compassion and support.
#BlackFriday
#CCSA
#SubstanceUseHealth
#HarmReduction
#EndStigma
4 months ago
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Last week at our Issues of Substance conference we formalized our agreement with the European Union Drugs Agency's Executive Director Alexis Goosdeel to continue advancing evidence-informed, people-centred approaches to substance use and addiction. Read all about it:
https://ow.ly/Qv2c50Xybgk
4 months ago
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In his latest publication, Bryce Barker breaks down the risks linked to alcohol use and highlights best practices for primary care clinicians when talking about alcohol and health with patients. 🔗
https://ow.ly/rhRf50XtvpF
#AlcoholResearch
#AlcoholandHealth
#PublicHealth
#CCSA
4 months ago
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💚 Thank you to everyone who joined us for #NAAW2025! Together, we lit landmarks green, sparked conversations and anchored hope across Canada. Keep learning and exploring our resources at
https://ow.ly/XYTH50XjN6W
#NAAW2025
#CCSA
#ReduceStigma
#EndStigma
#StigmaEndsWithUs
#SubstanceUseHealth
#AnchoringHope
4 months ago
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💚 This
#NAAW2025
, we thank all the frontline workers, service providers and community leaders making a difference every day. Together, we can create real change.
#NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek
#CCSA
#ReduceStigma
4 months ago
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💚 Your journey matters. This
#NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek
, share your story in the comments to inspire other people and help create positive change.
#NAAW2025
#CCSA
#ReduceStigma
#EndStigma
4 months ago
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That’s a wrap! Bringing together 900+ attendees, 125+ presentations, 30+ exhibitors & 100+ poster presentations is no easy feat. We’re incredibly grateful to all the people who helped make this year’s conference happen. Thank you and see you in Winnipeg in 2027!
#CCSAConference
4 months ago
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Our closing keynote is Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, Senior VP for US Social Impact at Sesame Workshop, home of Sesame Street. We’re learning about nourishing children’s wellbeing with special guest character Cookie Monster 🍪
#CCSAconference
4 months ago
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Supporting someone who uses substances can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone 💚 This #NAAW2025, explore our resources to learn how to reduce stigma and support loved ones. Visit
https://ow.ly/F2m050Xm3eU
#NAAW2025
to learn more.
#CCSA
#ReduceStigma
#EndStigma
#StigmaEndsWithUs
4 months ago
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It’s the final day of the conference. Women and substance use health, Indigenous knowledge and healing in practice, and family supports are just some of the topics of taking place this morning Here’s today’s schedule:
https://ow.ly/AqF950XrZHq
#CCSAConference
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Conference Program | Issues of Substance Conference 2025
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction’s Issues of Substance conference brings together diverse partners to share experiences with substance use, new research, best practices, emerging trends and issues, treatment and prevention initiatives, and other innovations in the field that affect the health and safety of people living in Canada.
https://ow.ly/AqF950XrZHq
4 months ago
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💬 This
#NAAW2025
, we want your insights! How have you been
#AnchoringHope
and strengthening connections in your community? Share your stories, experiences and ideas in the comments. Together we can reduce stigma and support change.
#CCSA
#ReduceStigma
#EndStigma
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CCSA’s Issues of Substance continues this afternoon with sessions on diverse pathways in opioid therapy, humanizing care, cannabis policy, and more. Full program listing:
https://ow.ly/YpCE50XtxTq
#CCSAConference
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Conference Program | Issues of Substance Conference 2025
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction’s Issues of Substance conference brings together diverse partners to share experiences with substance use, new research, best practices, emerging trends and issues, treatment and prevention initiatives, and other innovations in the field that affect the health and safety of people living in Canada.
https://ow.ly/YpCE50XtxTq
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