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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Calling all: • Healthcare service providers • Healthcare clinical leaders and administrators • Healthcare policy makers The first National Guidance for Youth Substance Use Health in Canadian Pediatric Hospitals is now available! Download today ➡️ ow.ly/kcoZ50ZPMFy

Now available! The first National Guidance for Youth Substance Use Health in Canadian Pediatric Hospitals.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hurry! Don’t miss our next webinar Sept. 28. Register now for Supporting Community Prevention Through Planet Youth, KDE Hub and Small Cities Initiative ➡️https://ow.ly/QfBo50ZMMhf

Small Cities Webinars:

Supporting Community Prevention through Planet Youth, KDE Hub and Small Cities Initiative.

Monday, September 28, 2026, 12–1 p.m. ET

Featuring:
• Páll Melsted Ríkharðsson, Planet Youth CEO
• Ingibjörg Eva Þórisdóttir, Planet Youth Chief Analytics and Advisory Officer
• Mari Alice Jolin, KDE Hub for Youth Substance Use Prevention Managing Director.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In 2023–24 22% of students Grade 7–12 used alcohol, 15% vaped & 12% used cannabis in the past 30 days. The first National Guidance to Support Youth Substance Use Health in Canadian Pediatric Hospitals provides evidence-informed tools for youth substance use health needs: ow.ly/k7AG50ZP94p

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Calling all municipal/community leaders in small cities facing substance use challenges! Join us Sept. 28 to explore some data-driven, evidence-based approaches in Supporting Community Prevention Through Planet Youth, KDE Hub and Small Cities Initiative. Register now! ow.ly/FiS350ZMLGw

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Are you involved in pediatric healthcare? National Guidance for Youth Substance Use Health in Canadian Pediatric Hospitals is for you! Perfect for service providers, clinical leaders/administrators & policy makers. Developed w/pediatric experts, youth, parents/caregivers: ow.ly/zg6Y50ZMN0I

Now available! The first National Guidance for Youth Substance Use Health in Canadian Pediatric Hospitals. Download today!

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’re sorry to announce that our live stream event for today has been cancelled due to unexpected technical issues beyond our control. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. Our team is working to resolve the issues.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’re live! We’re launching the very first National Guidance for Youth Substance Use Health in Canadian Pediatric Hospitals. Watch us live from CHEO today at 10 am ET: ow.ly/FGoV50ZNQLF

Join us!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10 a.m. ET

Live launch of the first National Guidance for Youth Substance Use Health in Canadian Pediatric Hospitals.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hurry! Don’t miss our first fall webinar Sept. 17. Register now for Creating Relational Safety for Youth Affected by Parental Substance Use, with Starlings Community founder Agnes Chen: ow.ly/Fzqy50ZLuQ1

CCSA Webinars

Creating Relational Safety for Youth Affected by Parental Substance Use

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12–1 p.m. ET

Featuring:
Agnes Chen, RN, Executive Director and Founder at Starlings Community

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Calling all healthcare providers involved in pediatric care! Join us Sept. 16 as we launch the very first National Guidance for Youth Substance Use Health in Canadian #Pediatric Hospitals live from #CHEO! Check back Wednesday morning for the live stream link.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

About 1 in 5 young people are affected by parental substance use. Join us Sept. 17 to learn how evidence-based approaches can strengthen early intervention efforts with Starlings Community founder Agnes Chen. Register now: ow.ly/BoxB50ZIrtK See other webinars: ow.ly/j4UB50ZIru2

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Are you a healthcare provider involved in pediatric care? Join us Sept. 16 as we launch the very first National Guidance for Youth Substance Use Health in Canadian Pediatric Hospitals — live from #CHEO! Check back that morning for the live stream link! #YouthSUH #SubstanceUseHealth #pediatrics

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New #webinars coming! We have a great lineup this fall and registration is open for them all. Register now and see you soon! ow.ly/sT3s50ZIpwR

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🌈We proudly joined the 2026 Ottawa Pride Parade to promote health, inclusion, and reduce stigma in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. #2SLGBTQIA #Pride2026 #StigmaEndsWithMe

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People First Radio @peoplefirstradio.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Shea Wood of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction spoke with the program about the idea of implementing a standard unit of THC in Canadian cannabis Listen: vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/the-...

vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org

The road to a standard unit of THC in Canadian cannabis

In conversation with Shea Wood, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

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People First Radio @peoplefirstradio.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has a Playbook for Action designed to help smaller cities chart a path to address substance use harms Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEJE...

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National organization offers playbook for small cities to address substance use harms

YouTube video by People First Radio

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Join us! Position: Board Member-at-Large. We are seeking three candidates from across Canada to fill upcoming member-at-large positions. Find out more: ow.ly/3Cp050Zk6a6

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Come work with us! Position: Business Operations Specialist. Supports planning, coordination, delivery & administration of projects aligned with CCSA’s collaborative and operational activities, with a strong emphasis on engaging external partners. Apply now: ow.ly/MyCa50ZhgRA

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Did you know? 1 in 5 pedestrian fatalities in Canada involve alcohol, cannabis or other drugs. Impairment affects everyone on the road. Planning ahead can help keep you safe. Source: Statistics Canada #RoadSafety #DidYouKnow #PublicHealth

A person’s legs walking on a sidewalk. Text reads: Did you know? 1 in 5 pedestrian deaths involve alcohol or drugs.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Hurry — don’t miss our next #webinar on Thursday, July 23. Register now and join us for Exploring Community Responses to the Substance Use Crisis! ➡️ ow.ly/VOMv50Znygw

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Did you know? 1 in 10 cycling deaths in Canada involved alcohol or drugs. Skip the alcohol or drugs before you ride and help keep roads safer for everyone. Source: Statistics Canada #RoadSafety #DidYouKnow #PublicHealth

A person’s hands holding the handles of a bicycle while cycling on a road. Text reads: Did you know? 1 in 10 cycling deaths involve alcohol or drugs.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Come work with us! Position: Research and Innovation Specialist. Responsible for developing relationships with partners and synthesizing various forms of evidence to get the right information into the right hands at the right time. Find out more and apply now: ow.ly/Wo8l50ZnxT7

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

📢Are you a municipal or community leader in a smaller city that is facing substance use challenges? Want to explore community responses with a mayor, former police chief and a physician? Join us July 23: ow.ly/VLPg50ZmXLl #webinars #SubstanceUseHealth #SmallCitiesInitiative

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Did you know? About half of drowning deaths involve alcohol. Alcohol and water don’t mix. Stay safe this summer for you and those around you. Source: Lifesaving Society #WaterSafety #DidYouKnow #PublicHealth

An ocean and sandy beach. Text reads: Did you know? Half of all drowning deaths involve alcohol.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Alcohol and tobacco accounted for about 90% of the $16.4 billion in healthcare costs related to substance use in 2024. New Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms – Healthcare 2017-2024 report now available. Get the data: CSUCH.ca

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Here are the biggest costs of the $16.4 billion Canada spent on healthcare related to substance use in 2024: • Prescription medication $4.9 billion • In-patient hospitalizations $4.6 billion • Physician time $3.9 billion Get the data: CSUCH.ca

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Join us! 🖥️ Our next webinar is on July 23, when a mayor, a former police chief and a physician will be exploring community responses to the substance use crisis. 🔗Find out more and register now! ow.ly/KMAn50ZlheU #webinars #SubstanceUseHealth #SmallCitiesInitiative

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Canada spent $16.4 billion on healthcare related to substance use in 2024. Opioid-related costs are rising the fastest – 4.4% of overall costs, but per-person costs up by 30% since 2017. New Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms – Healthcare 2017-2024 report now available. Get the data: CSUCH.ca

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

$16.4 billion – that’s how much healthcare related to substance use cost in Canada in 2024. Alcohol and tobacco accounted for about 90% of the overall costs. New Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms – Healthcare 2017-2024 report now available. Get the data: CSUCH.ca

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Join us! Position: Board Member-at-Large. We are seeking three candidates from across Canada to fill upcoming member-at-large positions. Find out more: ow.ly/3Cp050Zk6a6

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

📰 ICYMI: Issue 8 of Substance Use Trends in Canada. Medetomidine is gaining attention across Canada. This issue explores its impacts and the challenges it presents to people who use drugs and service providers. Read it here: ow.ly/ZPAX50Zhiyu #SubstanceUse #Medetomidine #PublicHealth

Map of Canada with text that reads: Medetomidine is increasingly present in the unregulated drug supply.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

There were almost 300,000 hospitalizations related to alcohol or drugs in 2024 – the majority were from the broad effects of substance use on our health, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. New Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms – Healthcare 2017-2024 report now available: CSUCH.ca

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Today we’re celebrating the people, communities and partners across Canada who inspire our work. Together, we’re developing evidence-informed resources that help improve the health and wellbeing of people across the country. Happy Canada Day from CCSA! @CdnHeritage

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

One out of 10 people admitted to hospital are there because of the impact of substance use on their health – but only a small portion are related to actual substance use disorders or poisonings (overdoses). New Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms – Healthcare 2017-2024 now available: CSUCH.ca

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Out now: Issue 8 of Substance Use Trends in Canada. #Medetomidine is being detected more often across Canada. This issue examines its impacts and the challenges it presents to people who use drugs and service providers. Read the latest issue here: ow.ly/3Xi350Zhi9Y

Map of Canada with text that reads: “Now Available. Medetomidine.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

⌛Coming Soon: Issue 8 of Substance Use Trends in Canada. Get the latest insights on the growing presence of medetomidine in Canada’s unregulated drug supply. 🔗 Subscribe now to be notified when it’s released: ow.ly/rWq050Zfiul #SubstanceUse #Medetomidine #PublicHealth #HarmReduction

Map of Canada with text that reads: “Coming Soon. Medetomidine.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Is your small city/town experiencing a substance use crisis? We have resources for municipalities — and you don’t need to be an expert to use them. The Small Cities Playbook for Action and its Implementation Guide are municipally-led, practical interventions that can help ow.ly/KSzc50Z4Krm

New resources for small cities: Playbook for Action and Implementation Guide. Developed with recommendations and input from mayors and community leaders from across Canada.

Topics include:
1. Prevention and early intervention.
2. Harm reduction and outreach.
3. Treatment and recovery.

4. Community and cultural supports.
5. Housing and employment supports.
6. Policing and public safety.

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Last chance! Don’t miss our Healthcare Impacts Related to Substance Use in Canada webinar tomorrow. Register now! ow.ly/V2xG50Z91B0 #CSUCH

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Ever wonder what your small city or town can do about the substance use crisis? Now available! The Small Cities Playbook for Action & its Implementation Guide are municipally-led, practical interventions that can help: ow.ly/PNfu50Z4qGb #SmallCities #SmallCitiesPlaybook

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Most people in Canada don't know alcohol is linked to cancer. The information isn't on the bottle. We have launched a new page gathering the evidence on alcohol warning labels: why they work, who supports them and what needs to happen next. The evidence is clear. 👉https://bit.ly/49qBRfA

Promotional graphic showing several wine bottles and the title “Alcohol Warning Labels: Evidence and Public Health Impact.” A banner in the corner reads “New Webpage.”

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

La plupart des personnes au Canada ne savent pas que l’alcool est lié au cancer. Nous avons lancé une nouvelle page regroupant les données probantes sur les étiquettes de mise en garde: pourquoi elles fonctionnent et quelles sont les prochaines étapes nécessaires. 👉https://bit.ly/4fcOEGj

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Join us June 17 to learn about Canada’s healthcare impacts and costs related to substance use! We’ll be releasing the latest Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (CSUCH) – Healthcare report very soon. Join us to explore the data. Register now! ow.ly/axZn50Z913s

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Interested in the healthcare impacts and costs related to substance use? We’ll be releasing the latest Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (#CSUCH) – Healthcare report soon. Join us June 17 in a webinar to explore the data. Register now! ow.ly/6CTA50Z7LL6

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction @ccsacanada.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Hurry — don’t miss our next webinar on May 27. 🔗Register now and join us for Introduction to Brain Story Training: Science to Strengthen Communities! ow.ly/seaW50YWL4N

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