Talk Substance

09/16/2026

Let's Talk Drugs - Our upcoming webinar is now on a new day!

It's a few weeks into the school year, and by now you can usually tell how it's landing. Some kids settle straight in. Others are carrying more than they let on.

On Wednesday, September 23, join us for A Strong Start: Guiding Your Kids Through Back-to-School Challenges.

In this information filled webinar, we'll cover how mental wellness and substance use are connected, explore the signs your child might need support, and discuss ways to start conversations with kids that actually land.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 12 pm ET or 9 pm ET (6 pm PT)

Save your spot today!
Register here: https://www.talksubstance.org/support/webinars/

09/14/2026

A New Date!

Let's Talk Drugs - free, informative webinars for parents and caregivers

These Back to school weeks can bring up a lot of excitement and stress for young people as they get used to a new school year, and it isn't always easy to know what they're feeling.

Join us for our upcoming Let's Talk Drugs webinar - A Strong Start: Guiding Your Kids Through Back-to-School Challenges.

We'll talk about how to recognize what your child may be feeling and how to open up the conversation before it becomes something bigger.

Now on a New Date!

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 12 PM ET and 9 PM ET

Don't miss it! Register Here: https://www.talksubstance.org/support/webinars/

09/14/2026

Safe habits start somewhere.

There was a time nobody used sunscreen. The risk was always there; we just hadn't caught up to it yet. Now it goes on before they leave the house, without discussion.

👉 Medication safety can become just as routine. Store your medications securely, and return what you no longer need to your pharmacy.

Protect what matters.

Learn More: https://www.talksubstance.org/together-for-safer-homes/

with Rexall Drugstore and Health Products Stewardship Association

09/11/2026

How is your teen feeling about the school year ahead?
The back-to-school season can bring many emotions for teens.
Excitement.
Pressure.
Uncertainty.
Stress.

Knowing how to recognize and respond to these feelings can help parents support their kids before challenges become overwhelming.

Let's Talk Drugs - free webinars for parents.

Join us for : A Strong Start: Guiding Your Kids Through Back-to-School Challenges
📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 12 noon or 9 pm

🔗 Register now for the time that suits you best:
https://www.talksubstance.org/support/webinars/

Together, we can help young people start the school year feeling supported, connected, and understood.



Rexall Drugstore Health Products Stewardship Association

09/11/2026

Substance Canada will be at today’s WOW festival at the Royal – highlighting CAPSA’s collective action to systems change for the health of our communities.
This year’s WOW festival is all about translating knowledge into impact, reducing stigma, and building a more connected and inclusive healthcare system.

Inspiring Innovation Through Integration: Connecting Communities to Care.

https://capsa.ca/wow-festival/

WOW Festival is tomorrow! 🎉
Join us at The Royal for a day of connection, innovation, and community as we come together to connect communities to care.
📅 Tomorrow, September 11
📍 The Royal
⏰ Symposium: 8:30–11:00 AM
⏰ Expo & Poster Session: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!

09/10/2026

Coming next Wednesday!

A free webinar for parents and caregivers!
Join us for A Strong Start: Guiding Your Kids Through Back-to-School Challenges

These back to school weeks can bring up a lot of excitement and stress for young people, and it isn't always easy to know what they may be feeling.
Don't miss this informative webinar and get tips to help you support your child throughout the school year.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 12 pm and 9 pm ET

Register Now!
https://www.talksubstance.org/support/webinars/


With Rexall Drugstore and Health Products Stewardship Association

09/09/2026

Safe habits start somewhere.

Many of us grew up riding without one. Now we make sure the helmet goes on before their feet hit the pedals, every time.

We protect our kids from all kinds of safety risks. Medications at home? That’s one we might not think about. Store your medications securely, and return what you no longer need to your pharmacy.

Protect what matters.

Together for Safer Homes - Learn More: https://www.talksubstance.org/together-for-safer-homes/

with Rexall Drugstore Health Products Stewardship Association

09/09/2026

Coming next Wednesday!
A free webinar for parents and caregivers!
Join us for A Strong Start: Guiding Your Kids Through Back-to-School Challenges

These back to school weeks can bring up a lot of excitement and stress for young people, and it isn't always easy to know what they may be feeling.
Don't miss this informative webinar and get tips to help you support your child throughout the school year.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 12 pm and 9 pm ET

Register Now!
https://www.talksubstance.org/support/webinars/

09/08/2026

How is your child feeling about the school year ahead?

Excited? Anxious? Somewhere in between, and not saying much about it?

The start of a school year can bring up a lot of feelings for young people, and it isn't always easy to tell the difference between ordinary nerves and something more.

Coming Next Week!
Join Substance Canada for our free webinar for parents:
👉 A Strong Start: Guiding Your Kids Through Back-to-School Challenges. 👈.
We'll talk about how to recognize what your child may be feeling and how to open the conversation before it becomes something bigger.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 12 PM ET and 9 PM ET

Register Now!
https://www.talksubstance.org/support/webinars/



Talk Substance Rexall Drugstore Health Products Stewardship Association

09/03/2026

Safe habits start somewhere.
Seatbelts were new once. Now, we buckle up without thinking twice. The things we do for safety become second nature.
Storing medications securely and returning what you no longer need can be just as routine. ✅ One more simple habit that helps keep our kids safe.

Protect what matters.

Learn More : togetherforsaferhomes.org