Helpful Resources

General Resources

Addictive Drug Information Council of British Columbia
In-depth data on BC's drug scene as well as information on the drugs being used, their effects and health risks.
http://www.adicbc.com/index.htm

Just Think Twice
An eye-opening site that shows the realities of drug use.
http://www.justthinktwice.com

HIV and Drug Abuse
Explores the link between HIV and drugs.
http://hiv.drugabuse.gov

Aboriginal Youth Network Health Centre Hub - Your Wellness Station.
http://www.ayn.ca/health/index.aspx

Street Drugs
Get the low down on street drugs.
http://www.streetdrugs.org

ADDAC
A site from Alberta that focuses on addiction prevention and treatment with sub-sites for youth, parents, educators and kids.
http://www.aadac.org

Deal.org
A Webzine focusing on issues important to Canadian Youth by Canadian youth.
http://www.deal.org

Substance Information Link
Complete information about the effects of many different kinds of drugs and substances commonly abused.
http://www.silink.ca

Zoot 2
A drug education site for youth.
http://www.zoot2.com/index.asp

Problem Substance Use Workbook
A self-paced workbook to guide readers through the process of understanding more about the impacts of problem alcohol or drug use behaviour and treatments. Also includes strategies on becoming more active in the recovery process.
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca

Prevention Source BC
A variety of resources related to addiction, with a specific focus on prevention.
http://www.preventionsource.org

Youth in BC
You might find some comfort in knowing that other people also experience problems that seem overwhelming and they do find a way to reduce the emotional pain that they are feeling. This site talks about drug abuse, sexual exploitation, depression, sexuality, and other issues affecting youth.
http://www.youthinbc.com

Centre for Addictions Research of BC
Read about the latest alcohol and drug research.
http://carbc.uvic.ca

Drug Facts

Club Drugs
Important information about Ecstasy and other club drugs.
http://www.clubdrugs.org

M Files
Meth and marijuana resource tool.
http://www.mfiles.org

Covenant House
http://www.covenanthousebc.org

Not Even Once
A site with information about meth and examples its effects.
http://www.notevenonce.com

Montana Meth Project
A similar site as Not Even Once, complete with stories on how others overcame Meth addition.
http://www.montanameth.org

Crystal Meth BC
Resources and stories from people of all ages recovering from crystal meth addiction.
http://www.crystalmethbc.ca

Canadian Health Network
Parents, be aware. Sniffing kills! Information for parents about inhalants abuse.
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca

Parents

Your Life, Your Choice: An Educational Resource for Teaching Young Teens About Alcohol
http://www.2learn.ca

Focus Adolescent Services
For Parents Who Want to Understand and Help their Kids
http://www.focusas.com/Canada.html

Drug Awareness: A Quiz for Parents
How much do you really know about youth and drug use? Take this information-packed quiz from Interior Health.
http://www.interiorhealth.ca