Drug Prevention

Use of substances is associated with negative social, public safety and economic consequences for all Canadians. It may involve improper use of legal substances such as alcohol and prescription drugs, as well as illegal substances such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, the inhalation of gasoline or other solvents, or a combination of any of the above.

Resources

• National Drug Prevention Advisory Committee meets to discuss youth drug prevention
• National Anti-Drug Strategy
• Alcohol & Drug Prevention Publications
• Straight Facts About Drugs and Drug Abuse - This report is a good resource for police services, educators, trainers, social service and health care providers - as well as senior high school, college and university students. It provides information on commonly used mood-altering or psychoactive drugs, as well as several new drug classes, and includes appendices on a variety of emerging alcohol and other drug-related issues.