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

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, 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

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

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."

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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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

Just one week until #NAAW2025.

💚Watch for green-lit landmarks and join the conversation by downloading our toolkit: https://ow.ly/klzb50XmJ4N

#NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek

CCSA’s Issues of Substance 2025 is 95% sold out! This is last call to save your seat at Canada’s premier national conference on #SubstanceUseHealth.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5x44zbzb
#CCSAConference

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

Mark your calendar! #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek is coming up November 16–22, 2025.

Join us in reducing stigma and #AnchoringHope for healthier futures.

Access our shareable toolkit: https://ow.ly/wE0p50Xm2I1
#CCSA #NAAW2025

We’re new here and excited to connect. Find us on our other platforms for insights, research and evidence-based resources on substance use health:
🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccsa-ccdus/
🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccsa.ccdus/
🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccsa_ccdus/

Did you know?
Cannabis use is rising fastest among older Canadians.
A new scientific publication co-authored by Justine Renard (#CCSA) explores how older adults perceive the benefits, risks, and stigma surrounding cannabis use since legalization.

🔗 Read the study: https://bit.ly/4oEfg4d

🧠 Join us TOMORROW for the webinar “The Impact of Drug Use on Mental Health” hosted by the Organization of American States. Our VP Dr. Kim Corace will be a panellist in this vital conversation.
🔗 Register: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3817609748313/WN_hNjggandR5GM4sXw8SbsNw#/registration