Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
@ccsacanada.bsky.social
🔍 Evidence-based research on substance use health.
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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
🔗 https://ow.ly/rhRf50XtvpF
#AlcoholResearch #AlcoholandHealth #PublicHealth #CCSA
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
🔗 https://ow.ly/rhRf50XtvpF
#AlcoholResearch #AlcoholandHealth #PublicHealth #CCSA
💚 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
#CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth #AnchoringHope
Keep learning and exploring our resources at https://ow.ly/XYTH50XjN6W
#CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth #AnchoringHope
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
💚 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
#CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth #AnchoringHope
Keep learning and exploring our resources at https://ow.ly/XYTH50XjN6W
#CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth #AnchoringHope
💚 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
Together, we can create real change.
#NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #CCSA #ReduceStigma
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
💚 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
Together, we can create real change.
#NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #CCSA #ReduceStigma
💚 Your journey matters. This #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek, share your story in the comments to inspire other people and help create positive change.
#NAAW2025 #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma
#NAAW2025 #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
💚 Your journey matters. This #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek, share your story in the comments to inspire other people and help create positive change.
#NAAW2025 #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma
#NAAW2025 #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma
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
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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
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
#CCSAconference
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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
#CCSAconference
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 to learn more.
#CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs
This #NAAW2025, explore our resources to learn how to reduce stigma and support loved ones. Visit https://ow.ly/F2m050Xm3eU to learn more.
#CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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 to learn more.
#CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs
This #NAAW2025, explore our resources to learn how to reduce stigma and support loved ones. Visit https://ow.ly/F2m050Xm3eU to learn more.
#CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs
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
Here’s today’s schedule: https://ow.ly/AqF950XrZHq
#CCSAConference
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.
ow.ly
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
Here’s today’s schedule: https://ow.ly/AqF950XrZHq
#CCSAConference
💬 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
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
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
💬 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
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
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
Full program listing: https://ow.ly/YpCE50XtxTq
#CCSAConference
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.
ow.ly
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
Full program listing: https://ow.ly/YpCE50XtxTq
#CCSAConference
We are privileged to have here with us today Fentanyl Czar Kevin Brosseau, Deputy Minister Gina Wilson, Dr Natasha Crowcroft and Assistant Deputy Minister Kendal Weber. We’re talking about substance use health needs in Canadian communities. Great discussion! #CCSAConference
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We are privileged to have here with us today Fentanyl Czar Kevin Brosseau, Deputy Minister Gina Wilson, Dr Natasha Crowcroft and Assistant Deputy Minister Kendal Weber. We’re talking about substance use health needs in Canadian communities. Great discussion! #CCSAConference
Did you know that substance use disorder is not a moral failing or a choice? It’s a health issue.
Find helpful resources here: https://ow.ly/v2z650XjLBJ or at the link in our bio.
#NAAW2025 #AnchoringHope #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth
Find helpful resources here: https://ow.ly/v2z650XjLBJ or at the link in our bio.
#NAAW2025 #AnchoringHope #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Did you know that substance use disorder is not a moral failing or a choice? It’s a health issue.
Find helpful resources here: https://ow.ly/v2z650XjLBJ or at the link in our bio.
#NAAW2025 #AnchoringHope #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth
Find helpful resources here: https://ow.ly/v2z650XjLBJ or at the link in our bio.
#NAAW2025 #AnchoringHope #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth
This afternoon’s presentations at CCSA’s Issues of Substance will cover alcohol labels, substance use health in Northern communities, and enhancing care for youth.
Here’s today’s schedule: https://ow.ly/Fzjs50XrYxB
#CCSAConference
Here’s today’s schedule: https://ow.ly/Fzjs50XrYxB
#CCSAConference
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.
ow.ly
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This afternoon’s presentations at CCSA’s Issues of Substance will cover alcohol labels, substance use health in Northern communities, and enhancing care for youth.
Here’s today’s schedule: https://ow.ly/Fzjs50XrYxB
#CCSAConference
Here’s today’s schedule: https://ow.ly/Fzjs50XrYxB
#CCSAConference
This is it — Issues of Substance 2025 is now underway! Our first keynote speaker at Issues of Substance is Len Pierre, an award-winning entrepreneur. He's talking about how and why Indigenous Peoples are over-represented in the toxic drug crisis. "We have to hold onto our hope."
#CCSAconference
#CCSAconference
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This is it — Issues of Substance 2025 is now underway! Our first keynote speaker at Issues of Substance is Len Pierre, an award-winning entrepreneur. He's talking about how and why Indigenous Peoples are over-represented in the toxic drug crisis. "We have to hold onto our hope."
#CCSAconference
#CCSAconference
Live from the Halifax Convention Centre, it’s the pre-conference East Coast Kitchen Party, presented by La Maison Jean Lapointe! We’re here until 7:30 for delegates arriving early for our Issues of Substance so drop by! #CCSAconference
November 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Live from the Halifax Convention Centre, it’s the pre-conference East Coast Kitchen Party, presented by La Maison Jean Lapointe! We’re here until 7:30 for delegates arriving early for our Issues of Substance so drop by! #CCSAconference
Thank you to La Maison Jean Lapointe for such a warm welcome to Halifax! We have music by Michael and Shane Pendergast, dancers from the Zeph Caissie Academy, and more. #CCSAconference
November 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Thank you to La Maison Jean Lapointe for such a warm welcome to Halifax! We have music by Michael and Shane Pendergast, dancers from the Zeph Caissie Academy, and more. #CCSAconference
Getting to #Halifax early for our Issues of Substance conference? Come check in at the registration desk 3-8 pm on the Ballroom level of the Halifax Convention Centre. Then join us at an informal East Coast Kitchen Party 5-7:30 pm. #CCSAconference
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Getting to #Halifax early for our Issues of Substance conference? Come check in at the registration desk 3-8 pm on the Ballroom level of the Halifax Convention Centre. Then join us at an informal East Coast Kitchen Party 5-7:30 pm. #CCSAconference
Today marks the start of #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek 2025.
This year’s theme is #AnchoringHope 💚
Join the movement. Download our shareable graphics: https://ow.ly/bI6j50XmJeS
This year’s theme is #AnchoringHope 💚
Join the movement. Download our shareable graphics: https://ow.ly/bI6j50XmJeS
November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today marks the start of #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek 2025.
This year’s theme is #AnchoringHope 💚
Join the movement. Download our shareable graphics: https://ow.ly/bI6j50XmJeS
This year’s theme is #AnchoringHope 💚
Join the movement. Download our shareable graphics: https://ow.ly/bI6j50XmJeS
We’re on our way! The CCSA team is converging on Halifax to get ready to welcome over 900 delegates to our Issues of Substance conference. It’s going to be great — see you there! #CCSAconference
November 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We’re on our way! The CCSA team is converging on Halifax to get ready to welcome over 900 delegates to our Issues of Substance conference. It’s going to be great — see you there! #CCSAconference
We’re covering Issues of Substance 2025 on all our social media channels! Follow along w/ #CCSAConference. Join us for 3 days of coverage as 900+ delegates come together. It starts with an informal East Coast Kitchen Party Nov. 16 for attendees arriving early! Learn more: issuesofsubstance.ca
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We’re covering Issues of Substance 2025 on all our social media channels! Follow along w/ #CCSAConference. Join us for 3 days of coverage as 900+ delegates come together. It starts with an informal East Coast Kitchen Party Nov. 16 for attendees arriving early! Learn more: issuesofsubstance.ca
Our Issues of Substance conference is coming up fast! Any delegate who is in Halifax early can join us at an informal East Coast Kitchen Party on Sunday, Nov. 16, presented by La Maison Jean Lapointe. Check in at registration, then drop by between 5 pm and 7:30 pm: https://ow.ly/b8tn50XnW5U
November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Our Issues of Substance conference is coming up fast! Any delegate who is in Halifax early can join us at an informal East Coast Kitchen Party on Sunday, Nov. 16, presented by La Maison Jean Lapointe. Check in at registration, then drop by between 5 pm and 7:30 pm: https://ow.ly/b8tn50XnW5U
Just 3 days to go until #NAAW2025!
💚Watch for green-lit landmarks and join the conversation by downloading our toolkit: https://ow.ly/eZ8350XmJ8X
#NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth #AnchoringHope
💚Watch for green-lit landmarks and join the conversation by downloading our toolkit: https://ow.ly/eZ8350XmJ8X
#NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth #AnchoringHope
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Just 3 days to go until #NAAW2025!
💚Watch for green-lit landmarks and join the conversation by downloading our toolkit: https://ow.ly/eZ8350XmJ8X
#NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth #AnchoringHope
💚Watch for green-lit landmarks and join the conversation by downloading our toolkit: https://ow.ly/eZ8350XmJ8X
#NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #CCSA #ReduceStigma #EndStigma #StigmaEndsWithUs #SubstanceUseHealth #AnchoringHope
Nearly 1 in 4 young adults who gamble online experience significant harm. It’s time for a coordinated, evidence-based national response. New report: https://ow.ly/OEGI50XqEFJ
Developed in partnership with Greo Evidence Insights and Mental Health Research Canada
#PublicHealth #OnlineGambling
Developed in partnership with Greo Evidence Insights and Mental Health Research Canada
#PublicHealth #OnlineGambling
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Nearly 1 in 4 young adults who gamble online experience significant harm. It’s time for a coordinated, evidence-based national response. New report: https://ow.ly/OEGI50XqEFJ
Developed in partnership with Greo Evidence Insights and Mental Health Research Canada
#PublicHealth #OnlineGambling
Developed in partnership with Greo Evidence Insights and Mental Health Research Canada
#PublicHealth #OnlineGambling
CCSA’s Issues of Substance conference starts next Monday! Use #CCSAconference to join the conversation or follow along at home:
🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccsa-ccdus/
🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccsa.ccdus/
🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccsa_ccdus/
🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccsa-ccdus/
🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccsa.ccdus/
🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccsa_ccdus/
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
CCSA’s Issues of Substance conference starts next Monday! Use #CCSAconference to join the conversation or follow along at home:
🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccsa-ccdus/
🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccsa.ccdus/
🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccsa_ccdus/
🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccsa-ccdus/
🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccsa.ccdus/
🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccsa_ccdus/
Today is the deadline to register online for the conference. Your completed registration with full payment must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Registrants will receive important information about the conference by email later this week.
Register now: https://ow.ly/xeQJ50XpvfO
Registrants will receive important information about the conference by email later this week.
Register now: https://ow.ly/xeQJ50XpvfO
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Today is the deadline to register online for the conference. Your completed registration with full payment must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Registrants will receive important information about the conference by email later this week.
Register now: https://ow.ly/xeQJ50XpvfO
Registrants will receive important information about the conference by email later this week.
Register now: https://ow.ly/xeQJ50XpvfO