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Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs

Is alcohol a drug? Why is it so hard to quit smoking? What’s the difference between cocaine and heroin?

We want everyone to know the facts about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Because the more you know, the more you’re able to make healthy choices.

Alcohol
Read up and separate fact from fiction about the most commonly used drug among teens and young adults in Alberta and Canada.   

Tobacco
Each year, tobacco kills more people than all other drugs combined. If you’ve never tried smoking or using spit tobacco, the info in this section will give you plenty of good reasons never to start. If you want to stop, you’ll find tips and information about programs to help you quit for good.  

Other Drugs
Learn about everything from caffeine to codeine, marijuana to methamphetamine, and many more.


LAST REVIEWED: Monday, February 26, 2007

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