Problematic substance use
Information about the problematic use of illegal and prescription drugs and alcohol. Find out how to talk to your teen about drugs and where to get help.
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About problematic substance use
Problematic substance use including the short and long-term effects, dependence, tolerance, overdose and withdrawal
Controlled and illegal drugs
Learn about different types of illegal drugs, including their effects, and their mental and physical health risks
Problematic prescription drug use
Information about problematic prescription drug use. Includes opioids, stimulants, and benzodiazepines
Get help for problematic substance use
Resources available in your community and how to get help for a friend who might be using drugs
Problematic alcohol use
Information about the health effects of alcohol, and how to reduce your risks by drinking and hosting responsibly
Drug-related harms
Information on drug-related harms and how to talk to your teen about the risks
Supervised consumption sites
Why supervised consumption sites are helpful, list of sites, how to apply to run a site
Canadian drugs and substances strategy
A comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug policy
Stigma around substance use
Stereotyping, prejudice, judging, social stigma, internalizing, ending stigma, barriers
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