Policies & Positions

Policies

AADAC's Policies state guiding principles, developed and adopted by the AADAC Board, that give direction to AADAC’s operations and services.

Addiction and Medications

• Addictions and Medications Background Report

Alcohol

• Alcohol Policy Background Report - Health Benefits & Risks of Moderate Consumption
• Alcohol Policy Background Paper - Alcohol: The Forgotten Problem

Code of Ethics for AADAC Employees

• Code of Ethics and Conduct for AADAC Employees: Guidelines for Interpretation

Confidentiality and Disclosure Provisions of the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Act

• Guidelines for Interpreting the Confidentiality and Disclosure Provisions of the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Act

Corporate Mission Statement

Gambling

• Gambling Policy Background - Gambling in Alberta

Harm Reduction

• Harm Reduction Policy Background

Illicit Substances

• Illicit Substances Policy Background

Impaired Driving

• Impaired Driving Policy Background

Injection Drug Use and Infectious Diseases

Tobacco

For further information, see the Policy Review Committee Terms of Reference.

Position Statements

AADAC's Positions state key considerations, developed and adopted by the AADAC Board, that serve to inform AADAC staff and stakeholders on important addictions topics and issues.

Addiction and Mental Health

Employment-Related Alcohol and Drug Testing

Legal Drinking Age

• Legal Drinking Age - Summary Review (2005)

Performance and Appearance Enhancing Drugs