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National anti-drug strategy for safer and healthier communities  Gives background information on Canada's National Anti-Drug Strategy. Explains how the strategy will lead to safer and healthier communities by taking action in three areas: preventing illicit drug use, treating illicit drug dependency, and combating the production and distribution of illicit drugs. Source: Government of Canada, Canada Site Crack: straight talk  Defines crack and explains the consequences of using this addictive drug. Offers a list of strategies to stop using crack and outlines ways to make using crack safer. Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) From: Straight talk pamphlet series Straight talk: methamphetamine  Defines methamphetamine and explains the short- and long-term effects of using methamphetamines. Outlines ways to make methamphetamine use safer. Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) From: Straight talk pamphlet series Gambling among Alberta youth: the Alberta youth experience survey 2005  Presents statistics from The Alberta Youth Experience Survey related to gambling among Alberta adolescents in grades 7 through 12. Includes estimates of gambling among youth, and explores harm experienced by teens because of their gambling. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) From: TAYES: the Alberta youth experience survey (TAYES) Youth gambling in Alberta  Presents statistics from The Alberta Youth Experience Survey related to gambling among Alberta adolescents in grades 7 through 12. Includes statistics on topics including prevalence of gambling, and problem gambling. Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) From: TAYES: the Alberta youth experience survey (TAYES) Cognitive behavioural therapy: core information document  Provides a brief overview of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and summarizes evidence supporting the effectiveness of CBT for a variety of psychological problems. Includes related resources for consumers and health care professionals. Link requires PDF reader. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Pine River Institute   Provides a new therapeutic approach for youth (aged 13-18) in crisis from addictive behaviours. Offers a peaceful area outside of Toronto, where family-centered wilderness, therapeutic, and academic programs come together in a unique, holistic treatment and educational model. Source: Pine River Institute Strengthening the forces: the CF's health promotion program  Describes the health promotion program created to ensure the individual well-being and operational effectiveness of Canadian Forces. Focuses on addictions awareness and prevention, injury prevention and active living, nutritional wellness, and social wellness. Provides resources for each of the core programs. Source: Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces Substance abuse in Canada: youth in focus  Examines substance use and abuse among Canada's youth population. Addresses Canada's response to youth substance use and identifies gaps in the levels and quality of addiction services. Provides insights into the biological basis of drug abuse and addiction. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) The chemical management of Canadian systems youths  Explores the use of medications to manage the behaviour of youths living in the care of child welfare authorities in Canada. Provides a set of recommendations for policy and practice. Source: National Youth in Care Network (NYICN)
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