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Reducing alcohol-related harm in Canada: toward a culture of moderation: recommendations for a national alcohol strategy  PDF
Describes the nature and extent of alcohol-related harm in Canada. Identifies interventions that will reduce the health, social and economic costs of alcohol related harm in Canada. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)
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
How pot affects driving 
Explains how cannabis use affects driving. Compares impairment caused by marijuana use with that caused by alcohol and prescription medications.
Source: Canada Safety Council (CSC)
From: Impaired Driving
Drug health matters 
Covers drug-related health topics pertinent to university students. Includes fact sheets about acid/LSD, alcohol, cocaine, downers, marijuana/hashish, heroin, and uppers.
Source: McGill University, Student Health Service
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
Substance abuse in Canada: youth in focus  PDF
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)
International resource  Mouse party 
Uses animation to describe how different drugs disrupt the synapses in the brain to make the user feel high.
Source: University of Utah, Genetic Science Learning Center
From: International resource
International resource  A critique of Canada's INSITE injection site and its parent philosophy: implications and recommendations for policy planning 
Provides a critical analysis of the evaluations done on INSITE, North America's first medically supervised injection facility. Offers recommendations for improving Canada's drug policy.
Source: The Institute on Global Drug Policy
From: International resource
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