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CCSA’s Issues of Substance (IOS) conference—a biennial national conference on substance abuse issues—is set for Nov. 6–9, 2011, in Vancouver. IOS 2011 will focus on the range of harms associated with substance abuse, addictions, the conditions that generate those harms, and the strategies that hold the greatest potential for reducing them.

Issues of Substance national conference celebrates hope, renewal and focus
Vancouver, November 9, 2011 – Today marks the conclusion of the fourth biennial Issues of Substance (IOS) 2011 conference, the premier national forum for government, not-for-profit and private sector stakeholders to discuss and exchange knowledge in research, health promotion and treatment regarding the harmful use of alcohol, drugs and other substances.

New approaches help Aboriginal people with addiction and substance use
More than a dozen sessions focus on Aboriginal addiction issues at Issues of Substance conference
Vancouver, November 8, 2011 -- Innovative approaches to treating Aboriginal people with substance abuse issues are in the spotlight at the Issues of Substance 2011 (IOS) conference taking place from November 6-9.
Issues of Substance 2011 conference kicks off in Vancouver
Substance abuse and addictions experts tackle problems that cost $40 billion annually in Canada
Vancouver, November 7, 2011 – More than 400 experts have gathered to discuss latest research and best practices in the field of substance abuse and addictions at the fourth biennial Issues of Substance (IOS) conference taking place until November 9.