Addiction services assist people affected by addiction.Nova Scotia. Department of Health Promotion and Protection. (2008). Addiction Services. Available at: http://www.addictionservices.ns.ca/

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Addiction Services

Addiction Services, a division of the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection, aims to assist all individuals in achieving a safe and healthy lifestyle. Addiction Services offices are located across the province of Nova Scotia and offer help to those struggling with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions. Addiction Services is operated by the District Health Authority of its corresponding community, and links to each of the individual offices are provided by means of an interactive map.

Documents and posters developed to raise awareness of the issues of alcoholism are also freely available on the website.

News and Views: Responding to Addiction Issues is an e-newsletter provided by Addiction Services that highlights the accomplishments of substance use prevention, intervention, and treatment across the province. The newsletters are freely available online.

Alcohol Policy Network

The Alcohol Policy Network's (APN) mission is to facilitate the discussion and development of policies that prevent problems associated with alcohol use and enhance the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and communities across the province of Ontario.Ontario Public Health Association. (2008). Alcohol Policy Network. Mission. Available at: http://www.apolnet.ca/aboutus/mission.html The APN's online services are devoted exclusively to Canadian alcohol policy issues and are designed to encourage discussion, inform people about the various aspects of alcohol policy, and also profile the prevention efforts and successes of groups across the province of Ontario by means of various forums, such as the Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity Forums.Ontario Public Health Association. (2008). Alcohol Policy Network. Index. Available at: http://www.apolnet.ca/Index.html

The site also links to media initiatives such as keepcontrol.ca and provides a comprehensive listing of information for specific audiences, such as the homeless, aboriginal, youth, and senior populations, which is available both online and in downloadable format. The range of information available includes statistics, research, and policy papers and reports; links to journals, databases, and bibliographies; and other websites and web-based print resources, among others.

Canadian Addiction Rehab

An exclusive treatment center for addictions, drugs, and mental health.

Canada Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs

This site provides a free online directory of alcohol and drug rehab programs and other addiction-related services, such as sexual addiction, problem with gambling, and eating disorder treatment, across the country to encourage those who are struggling with an addiction to seek out the assistance they need. Listings are provided by medical, outpatient, and residential programs and support groups, as well as by individual provinces. The site also provides a comprehensive listing of terms and definitions for each category listing.

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

The mandate of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is to provide national leadership and evidence-informed analysis to secure the efforts required to reduce alcohol and other drug-related harms.Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. (2017). About Us. Available at:http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/About-CCSA/Pages/default.aspx CCSA provides access to a range of information relating to substance use and addiction, with a clear emphasis on prevention, and provides full access to their publications through the "Topics and Publications" sections of the website, including CCSA reports, statistics and fact sheets, newsletters and serials. Available in both French and English.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest addictions teaching hospital and a world-leading research center. CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, in the province of Ontario, Canada, and is a Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre.Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. (2008). About Us. Available at: http://www.camh.net/ CAMH is strongly committed to assisting those suffering from addiction or mental illness with diverse rehabilitation services tailored to suit the needs of those individuals who are at risk or are at different stages of their addiction or illness.

The CAMH site also provides access to their publications, which includes free access to the CAMH Annual Reports and Strategic Planning Documents, and the Breakthrough newsletters for clients, patients, and their families. Additional CAMH publications may be ordered through the website. Available in both French and English.

Deal.org The Deal.org program is affiliated with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and prides itself as being an information and prevention tool specifically for Canadian youth to encourage healthy decision-making and to get involved in their communities. The site, while not substance use specific, does provide Canadian youths with the information they need about making informed decisions about drug and alcohol use. The site also provides access to their digital library, Knowzone, and an online magazine, Webzine, both of which contain content and resources developed by youths for youths. Available in French and English.

Health Canada A comprehensive Drug Prevention guide is provided in the Healthy Living tab of the official Health Canada website. Health Canada actively recognizes that substance use is directly associated with the public safety of all Canadians.Canada. Department of Health. (2008). Healthy Living. Drug prevention. Available at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/drug-drogues/index-eng.php Resources include information about the Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey, and links to current and historical government publications, such as Straight Facts About Drugs and Drug Abuse, a good listing of drug and alcohol prevention publications, as well as other specialized resources and publications for target groups such as at-risk women and aboriginal peoples.

JACS Jewish Addiction Community Service. A nonprofit agency helping those struggling with addiction and co-dependency. Since opening in 2000, more than 8,000 families have turned to JACS Toronto for help. At our Sheppard Avenue headquarters, the community has discovered a comfortable, safe, and spiritual environment where understanding is the rule. Our community, just like many others, is in denial about addiction amongst its members. Jewish families of all denominations are living in turmoil, with few realizing that there is a place for them to go for help. At JACS Toronto, we show there is no shame in reaching out for help. There is no need for the members of our community to suffer in silence. You are not alone. JACS Toronto is a leading educational resource for addiction and recovery in the Greater Toronto Area, working closely with numerous addiction treatment centres and mental health facilities in Canada and internationally. Our focus has been on Toronto's Jewish community, in which JACS Toronto is the central resource centre for addiction and recovery for Jews of all denominations.

Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24-hour, toll-free, anonymous telephone counseling and referral service and internet service specifically designated for children and youths. The service, although not specifically marketed for substance use, is an essential tool for Canadian children and youth at risk. The site provides an enormous variety of information about youth topics such as health, bullying, cyberbullying, violence and abuse, and a link library to other helpful resources, especially for youths. Available in French and English.

National Anti-Drug Strategy

The National Anti-Drug Strategy, in cooperation with the Government of Canada, provides three action plans aimed at the prevention of illegal drug use, treating those struggling with addictions, and combating the production and distribution of the illegal drug trade to ensure safe and healthy Canadian communities.Government of Canada. (2008). National Anti-Driug Strategy. Available at: http://www.nationalantidrugstrategy.gc.ca/nads-sna.html Resources include a comprehensive listing of terms and definitions, resources for parents and youths with a significant emphasis on prevention, as well as a governmental listing of drug and alcohol addiction services, news links, and additional links to The Drug Situation Report (RCMP, 2007), and the 2007 World Drug Report (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime).

Ontario Problem Gambling Research Center

The OPGRC aims to develop Ontario based research through the setting of research priorities and the funding of research projects. Yearly priorities are set by the Board of Directors after a review and analysis of research trends, needs, gaps and any other factors considered relevant. To assist in the process, the Centre requests the input of those involved in problem gambling research such as treatment providers, government, gaming providers and other stakeholders. Once completed, the Centre incorporates the priorities into the two scheduled solicitations for the fiscal year.

Pot and Driving Campaign

The goal of the Pot and Driving Campaign, in cooperation with the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA), is to increase awareness among young Canadians of the risks of cannabis-impaired driving. Canadian youth have one of the highest rates of cannabis use in the world and many young Canadians who use pot see it as a benign, mainstream drug with no significant negative consequences.Canadian Public Health Association. [n.d.] Pot and Driving Campaign. About the Project. Available at: http://www.potanddriving.cpha.ca/4_about.html Resources, specifically targeted to prevention, are available from the website include a discussion guide for adults, a discussion handout for youths, frequently asked questions and a downloadable promotional poster. Available in French, English and Inuktitut.

Problem Gambling Services

Problem Gambling Services, a division of the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection, aims to assist individuals struggling with a gambling problem and also provide resources to those who are assisting others with a gambling problem. The website is divided into three sections: for people who want to make changes in their gambling, for friends and family members, and for professionals who may have regular contact with a problem gambler, such as healthcare professionals, clergy, and financial advisors. Resources include comprehensive definitions and free-to-order self-help materials provided by Addiction Services in Nova Scotia, as well as access to numerous research reports.

Drugs & Organized Crime Awareness Service

The Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service (DOCAS) is coordinated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and works in partnership with all levels of Canadian government and other non-governmental agencies to promote safe and healthy lifestyles in communities across Canada. In addition to its partnerships, DOCAS also provides services such as deal.org and access to other resources such as a drug identification chart and information about drug awareness, the Drugs: Know Your Facts, Cut Your Risks booklet, the Kids and Drugs: A Parent’s Guide to Prevention downloadable and printable booklet, and links to related sites such as the National Anti-Drug Strategy.

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