Substance Use and Treatment of Addictions
Some First Nations people and Inuit face challenges with alcohol, tobacco and drugs that harm their
daily lives.
Health Canada gives funds to First Nations and Inuit communities for setting up and running treatment
programs to help heal from abuse of alcohol, drugs, and solvents. Through the National
Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP), Health Canada provides services to First Nations
and Inuit men, women and children who have, or are affected by, substance use or abuse problems.
Health Canada is also dedicated to helping First Nations and Inuit communities address the health
risks from the misuse of tobacco by providing information and resources for them to develop tobacco-control
programs that respect their traditions.
What Information is Available
In this section, you will find information on the issues of use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, drugs
and solvents. You will also be able to access the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
(NNADAP) Treatment Centre Directory which provides a
summary of basic information on all in-patient treatment centres funded by the NNADAP.
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