This page contains commonly asked questions and answers about finding general information on substance abuse, including where to find academic articles on
substance abuse and information on drugs and their effects.
How can I find academic articles on substance abuse and addictions?
Step 1: Begin by searching an addictions-specific database such as Project Cork (or other
sources such as PubMed, and Google Scholar):
http://www.projectcork.org/database_search/search_form.html
Step 2: Contact an academic (university or college) library for assistance in accessing the full-text
articles.
Is there a list of lead addictions-related organizations in Canada?
Alberta
Alberta Health Services (formerly AADAC)
(780) 415-8998
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/
British Columbia
Mental Health and Addictions, Ministry of Health, British Columbia
(250) 952-1608
http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/mhd/
Centre for Addictions Research of BC:
http://carbc.ca/
Manitoba
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)
(204) 944-6236
http://www.afm.mb.ca/
New Brunswick
Addiction Treatment Services, New Brunswick Department of Health
(506) 457-4800
http://www.gnb.ca/0378/addiction-e.asp
Newfoundland and Labrador
Addiction Services, Provincial Office, Health and Community Services
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
(709) 729-1335
http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/addictions/services.html
Northwest Territories
Mental Health and Addictions Services, Department of Health and Social Services, Government of
the Northwest Territories(867) 873-7049
http://www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/english/services/addictions/default.htm
Nova Scotia
Addiction Prevention, Health Promotion and Protection, Nova Scotia
(902) 424-4807
http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/addictionPrevention.html
Nunavut
Department of Health & Social Services, Nunavut Government
(867) 975-5700
http://www.gov.nu.ca/health/
Ontario
Addictions, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
(416) 314-5518
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/addict/addict_mn.html
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Information Line:
1-800-463-6273 (throughout province of Ontario)
(416) 595-6111
http://www.camh.net
Prince Edward Island
Addiction Services, Government of Prince Edward Island
(902) 368-5791
http://www.gov.pe.ca/health/index.php3?number=1020507&lang=E
Quebec
Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, Gouvernement du Québec
(418) 644-4545
http://dependances.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?accueil
Association des Intervenants en Toxicomanie du Québec, inc (AITQ)
(450) 646-3271 (information about treatment programs in Québec)
http://www.aitq.com/
Saskatchewan
Addictions, Saskatchewan Health
(306) 787-7239 (Community Care)
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/mental-health-and-addictions
Yukon
Alcohol and Drug Services, Yukon Health & Social Services
(867) 667-5777
http://hss.gov.yk.ca/programs/alcohol_drugs/
Where can I order posters and pamphlets?
Some provincial organizations produce prevention material. You might want to try some of the
ones listed below:
The Drug and Alcohol Helpline offers posters on their treatment
referral services:
http://www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca/index.html
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Ontario):
http://www.camh.net/
Substance Information Link (type "poster" in the search option at the top of the page):
http://www.carbc.ca/Home/CARBCLibrary/DrugInformation/tabid/202/Default.aspx
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba:
http://www.afm.mb.ca/AFM%20Library/alcohol_drugs.htm#posters
Student Life Education Company
http://www.studentlifeeducation.com/
(select "Materials Catalogue" from the "Resources" menu at the top of the page for a listing of
available posters and pamphlets)
The pot and driving campaign
http://www.potanddriving.cpha.ca/index.html
Where can I find a guest speaker?
Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Services (DOCAS):
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/docas-ssdco/cont-eng.htm
Canadian Association of Professional Speakers:
http://www.canadianspeakers.org/
MADD Canada:
http://www.madd.ca/home.html
Addictions Researchers:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/AddictionsResearchers/Pages/
default.aspx
Where can I find addictions-specific bibliographies
Project Cork:
http://www.projectcork.org/bibliographies/
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute:
http://lib.adai.washington.edu/biblist.htm
Centre québécois de documentation en toxicomanie:
http://www.centredollardcormier.qc.ca/cqdt/biblio_mental.html
Where can I find best practices documents?
Canada:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/pubs/adp-apd/index-eng.php
USA:
Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs):
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=hstat5.part.22441
Technical Assistance Publications (TAPS):
https://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/results.aspx?topic=102&h=publications
International (see section on Substance-Related Disorders):
http://www.bcmhas.ca/Library/ClinicalStaffResources/MedicalLinks/LibBest.htm
Where can I find definitions for terms related to substance abuse?
CCSA Glossary
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/Glossary/Pages/index.aspx
The Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine:
http://www.csam.org/non_member/definition/
Lexicon of Alcohol and Drug Terms Published by the World Health Organization:
http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/terminology/who_lexicon/en/
Where can I find funding for a research/treatment/prevention initiative?
Funding sources:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/FundingSources/Pages/default.aspx
Grant-Giving Foundations:
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/nonpr/nonpr17.asp
APN Key Contacts Database:
http://www.apolnet.ca/databases/contacts/joinRenew/index.php
Where can I find general information on alcohol and other drugs?
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (see Substances/Addictions section):
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/Topics/Pages/default.aspx
Alberta Health Services (formerly AADAD):
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/addiction.asp
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
http://www.camhx.ca/About_Addiction_Mental_Health/Drug_and_Addiction_Information/index.html
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba:
http://www.afm.mb.ca/Learn%20More/alcohol_drugs.htm
Straight Facts About Drugs and Drug Abuse:
http://addictions.knet.ca/sites/default/files/Straight%20Facts%20About%20Drugs%20&%20Drug%20Abuse%20-%20HC.pdf
Drogues : savoir plus risquer moins:
http://www.toxquebec.com/livre_drogues/fr/index_avant_propos.html
Where can I find information on the National Drug and Addictions Awareness Week?
National Drug and Addictions Awareness Week:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/NewsAndEvents/Information_Share/NAAWDAW/Pages/default.aspx
Where can I find resources for teachers?
National:
Media Awareness Network Lesson Library (Select alcohol or tobacco as a subject):
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/index.cfm
Alberta:
Information for Teachers (Alberta Health Services):
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/2674.asp
BC:
bc.tobaccofacts:
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/tobacco/
Prevention Program:
http://www.pcrs.ca/prevention
Nova Scotia:
Making a Difference curriculum supplement: A Teacher's Drug Prevention Resource for Health
Education, Grades Primary–6:
http://www.ednet.ns.ca/pdfdocs/curriculum/MakingADifference_WEBFIN.pdf
Ontario:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
http://www.camh.net/education/Resources_teachers_schools/index.html
Substance Abuse Prevention:
http://www.toronto.ca/health/pdf/subabuseprevention.pdf
Quebec:
Drug Awareness Week activities:
http://www.parlonsdrogue.com/en/reperes/semaine.php
Saskatchewan:
Curriculum Connections—Information for Teachers:
http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/drug-awareness-teachers
Where can I find videos on substance abuse?
Kinetic Video:
http://www.kineticvideo.com/addictioncan.pdf
National Film Board of Canada:
http://www.nfb.ca/
Films Media Group (try keywords such as "addiction"):
http://www.films.com/id/1284/Constant_Craving_The_Science_of_Addiction.htm
We would also suggest asking your public library for assistance.