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Addictions services for older adults 
Gives contact information for LESA (Lifestyle Enrichment for Older Adults) program. Provides an outline of the program for those concerned about drug, alcohol, or gambling addictions in seniors, downloadable brochures, and links to similar support organizations.
Source: Centretown Community Health Centre (Ottawa)
Alcohol  PDF
Presents a story, through photographs and dialogue, of how to approach an individual about problem drinking. Describes the signs and harmful effects of problem drinking. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
From: Information about drugs and addiction
Alcohol  PDF
Provides general information about alcohol and describes its short- and long-term effects. Discusses alcohol withdrawal symptoms and risks associated with drinking. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)
From: Fast facts
Alcohol  PDF
Explores alcohol use and its personal, social and economic impacts and its effects on mental and physical health. Discusses different intervention strategies and describes programs dealing with alcohol abuse throughout BC. Features personal stories, approaches, and related resources. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information
From: Visions: BC's mental health and addictions journal
Alcohol 
Offers answers to frequently asked questions about alcohol use and abuse. Presents a warning against alcohol consumption. Provides more information related to this subject.
Source: Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
Alcohol and injury  PDF
Outlines facts concerning injuries associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)
Alcohol and seniors 
Consists of articles on alcohol use in seniors, resources for seniors and caregivers, updated news articles, information on legal issues and policy making, and educational materials. Includes some French language content.
Source: Simon Fraser University, Gerontology Research Centre (GRC)
International resource  American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry  
Offers info to aid in the understanding and treatment of developmental, behavioural and mental disorders. Presents info and fact sheets on child and adolescent psychiatry for parents and caregivers.
Source: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
CAMH publications 2005 
Provides information on publications produced by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on a variety of topics including concurrent disorders, counselling, youth, public education materials, and publications about policy and programs.
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 
Works to advance the understanding of mental health and addiction and creates resources and tools to help prevent and treat mental illness and addiction. Operates clinical and research facilities in Toronto, as well as 12 community offices across Ontario.
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
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