This web page provides access to credible information on substance abuse and addictions research, reports, and resources relevant to Canada's northern territories. It concentrates on no-cost, accessible information. The web page also provides a virtual forum for communication among individuals working in the substance abuse and addictions fields.
In the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon, the impacts of substance abuse and addiction are far-reaching. High rates of unemployment, isolation and for many First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, the inter-generational impacts of colonization, residential schools, land claims and abuses have contributed to substance abuse and addictions problems. Some communities have already developed effective responses. There is a common need across Canada's three territories for the development of holistic, community-based, and culturally inclusive approaches to the identification, prevention and treatment of substance abuse and addictions. Sharing information on related research and activities relevant to Canada's northern territories is one step toward addressing this need.
For an overview of addiction issues in a specific territory...
| TOOLBOX |
| Territorial Departments of Health and Social Services |
To access the home pages of the departments of Health and Social Services for each of the territories |
| Treatment and Community Services |
Treatment: To access the CCSA and NNADAP treatment directories
Community: To access substance abuse and addictions organizations as well as community programs and services
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Knowledge Synthesis
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Research |
Knowledge Synthesis: This page provides access to documents and literature reviews from addictions organization and government
Research: This page provides access to research and statistical documents on substance abuse and addictions
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| Resources |
Organizations and Networks: To access substance abuse, addictions and Aboriginal (health-related) organizations and networks in Canada of potential interest to Canada's northern territories
Researchers and Researcher Networks: To access the CCSA researchers' database and Aboriginal (substance abuse and addictions-related) Canadian researcher networks
Journals: To access substance abuse and addictions-related journals and journal databases of potential interest to Canada's northern territories
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