Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Library (CCSA) focuses on Canadian addiction information, notably illicit drugs, licit drugs, alcohol, gambling. International addiction publications are also included in the collection where subjects such as epidemiology, evaluation, and best practices are discussed. While all types of publications are selected, emphasis is placed on "grey literature" or other documents not typically indexed in the major commercial databases such as Medline, and Social SciSearch.

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is a US federal program that works with States and communities to develop comprehensive prevention systems that create healthy communities. This includes supportive work and school environments, drug- and crime-free neighborhoods, and positive connections with friends and family

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest health sciences centre devoted to mental illness and addiction. Affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Health Canada Treatment & Rehabilitation Publications

National Clearing House for Drug and Alcohol Information (NCADI) is a service of the US Department of Health and Human Services. An excellent site for information on drugs and alcohol specifically designed for families, youth, schools and the workplace.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) conducts and support research on drug abuse and addiction. US National Institutes of Health. Has detailed information on alcohol and other drugs of abuse.

Out of the Shadows at Last is the May 2006 Senate Committee on transforming mental health, mental illness and addiction services in Canada.

British Columbia

Addictive Drug Information Council (ADIC)
Provides information about the harmful effects of addictive drugs in order to inform policy makers and raise public awareness.

Alcohol-Drug Educations Services (ADES)
Produces drug prevention resources for BC schools and communities and workshops for parents, teachers, and health professionals.

Centre for Addictions Research of BC
Substance Information LINK is a program that supports efforts to prevent and reduce the harms associated with psychoactive substances (alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and other drugs that affect how people think or feel). Operated by the Centre for Addictions Research of BC (CAR-BC) and partially funded by the British Columbia Ministry of Health Services

City of Vancouver - Four Pillars Drug Strategy
The Four Pillars Drug Strategy is the City of Vancouver's policy and plan for reducing drug-related harm in Vancouver.

Here to Help
Funded by the BC Provincial Health Services Authority, a group of leading provincial mental health and addictions nonprofit agencies are working together as the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information.

Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection has links to addiction prevention, problem gambling and tobacco control.

Ontario

Alcohol Policy Network (APOLNET) is a network of over 1000 individuals and organizations across Ontario concerned about the impact of alcohol on our friends, families and communities.

The City of Hamiton
works with individuals, groups and agencies in the community to develop programs and initiatives that not only aim to reduce the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs, but also work towards minimizing the harms associated with drug use. These programs support the community at large as well as schools, workplaces and health-care settings.

Council on Drug Abuse (CODA) is a charitable, non-profit organization that sponsors preventive alcohol and other drug education programs in schools for students, teachers and parents. Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion.

Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit has information on drug education, impaired driving and parent resources.

Focus Resource Centre supports the training, consultation, networking, and information/dissemination needs of 22 FOCUS Community Programs across Ontario. FOCUS Community Programs provide drug and alcohol abuse prevention programming in their communities. Focus also has a comprehensive database of nearly 500 Ontario substance abuse prevention programs .

Middlesex-London Health Unit has substance abuse prevention resources.

Ontario Drug Awareness Project increases the awareness of the effects of alcohol and other drugs in communities throughout Ontario by encouraging and supporting the initiatives and programs of Drug Awareness Committees (DACs).

Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) has a program called Take Action which is designed to support educators and engage school communities in teaching safety awareness regarding medicines and harmful substances and provides information about tobacco, alcohol and substance use through the integration of health and physical education expectations.

The Parent Action on Drugs (PAD) mission is to address issues of substance use among youth through outreach, prevention, education, and parent support. PAD enhances the capacity of parents, youth and communities to promote an environment that encourages youth to make informed choices.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit offers information on topics related to substance use prevention. As well, specific programs, presentations and displays on this topic are developed to suit the needs of identified populations, including schools and community events. 

Saskatchewan

Sunrise Health Region Alcohol and Drug Services will provide community education, prevention and intervention services wishing further information on drug and alcohol issues.

Health Canada Aboriginal and Subsance Abuse Publications
(follow the link from "About Health Canada" to "Reports & Publications" then scroll down text body to "About Health Canada" then scroll down to "Canada's Drug Strategy Publications" and scroll down to "Aboriginal Peoples" section)

Ontario

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre has a list of addiction and mental health services located in Southwest Ontario.

Health Canada Adolescent Publications
(follow the link from "About Health Canada" to "Reports & Publications" then scroll down text body to "About Health Canada" then scroll down to "Canada's Drug Strategy Publications" and scroll down to "Youth and Substance Abuse" section)

The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs
Serves as an advocate and resource for innovative organizations which devote themselves to society's need for the effective care and education of struggling young people and their families. Has directory of schools with majority of programs being US-based.

Parents: the Anti-Drug
Note: theantidrug.com was created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to equip parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids. Working with the nation's leading experts in the fields of parenting and substance abuse prevention, TheAntiDrug.com serves as a drug prevention information center, and a supportive community for parents to interact and learn from each other.

The Quebec Survey of Tobacco Use in High School Students, 2002 has some interesting finding on alcohol and drug use in Quebec schools. An article published by the Direction Sante Quebec.

National

AADAC Resource Catalogue
Listing of resources that AADAC offers.
Toll-free: 800-280-9616

Addiction Arena Books

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)
AFM Library
Publications

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Amazon

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Note: books primarily for clinicians.

Chapters Indigo

Hazelden Publishing
15251 Pleasant Valley Road
P.O. Box 176
Center City, MN 55012-0176
Toll-free: 800-328-9000
Note: World's largest publisher of addiction-related books and other media. Self-help books and books for clinicians.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Alberta

Al-AnonLiterature.ab.ca
Note: the on-line Literature Distribution Centre for Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Southeastern British Columbia (Kootenay Region) which sells Al-Anon and Alateen Conference Approved Literature (CAL) to this geographical area.

Self Connection Books
Tri-Wood Plaza
4004 19 St NW
Calgary, AB T2L 2B6
Phone: 403-284-1486
Toll Free: 866-735-3457

Willow Park Village
#564, 10816 Macleod Trail S
Calgary, AB T2P 2K9
Phone: 225-8887

Think Books
2619, 24A Street SW
Calgary, AB T3E 1W2
Phone: (403)246-1963
Toll-free: (888)221-2212

British Columbia

Al-Anon
E. Broadway
Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-688-1716
Note: many books on co-dependency and books for families.

Odin Books
1110 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5
Phone: 1-800-223-6346

Visions Book Store Ltd.
700 Columbia St.
New Westminster, BC V3M 1A9
Phone: 604-520-0047

Manitoba

Blaine's
366 Main St.
Selkirk MB R1A 1T6
Phone: (204)482-3657

Ontario

Al-Anon Family Groups
(click on the "Literature" link at bottom of page)
Ontario South Literature Distribution Centre
PO Box 272
Keswick ON L4P 3E2
Admin: (905)989-0107 (Answering service 7 days a week 9 AM to 9 PM)
Note: Serves the following areas: Aurora, Bradford, Keswick, King City, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Sutton and Thornhill.

Caversham Booksellers
98 Harbord St.
Toronto, ON M5S 1G6
Phone (416) 944-0962
Toll-free (800) 361-6120

Mother Tongue Books
1067, Bank Street
Ottawa ON K1S 3W9
Phone: (613)730-2346
Toll-free: (800)366-0514

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The DEA enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the U.S. This site includes information on the agency's major operations, drugs of concern, traffickers and online publications, including relevant congressional testimony.

Drug Policy Alliance is the leading US-based organization promoting policy alternatives to the drug war that are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights.

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
A US site providing information on policies, priorities and objectives for the US drug control program. Its goal is to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence and drug-related health consequences.

RCMP Drug Awareness Service
The RCMP Drug Awareness Service is committed to making communities safe and healthy by reducing substance abuse and its related problems. Provides a  provincial drug awareness coordinators.

RCMP Drug Enforcement Branch
The RCMP Drug Program will work with the community and partners to identify, target, investigate, disrupt, and dismantle the international, national/regional, and local drug trafficking organizations that are having the most significant impact on Canada.

National Database of FASD and Substance Use During Pregnancy Resources

Note: This is a database of Canadian resources that have been authored, produced or published in Canada or that have Canadian content but have been published outside of Canada and are currently available to be ordered or purchased from the organization responsible. The subject areas from which documents are selected include prevention, intervention and identification of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and other perinatal substance exposures, such as illicit drugs and solvents. Resources related to prenatal exposure to tobacco are not included.

Health Canada FASD Publications
(follow the link from "About Health Canada" to "Reports & Publications" then scroll down text body to "About Health Canada" then scroll down to "Canada's Drug Strategy Publications" and scroll down to "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects" section)

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Canadian Hepatitis C Information Centre
400-1565 Carling Avenue
Ottawa ON K1Z  8R1
Tel: (613) 725-3154
Toll-free: (866)804-4372

Health Canada has a section on HIV/AIDS

Public Health Agency of Canada has a section on Hepatitis C.

AIDS Infonet has an excellent "fact sheet" section.

Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving (OCCID)  provides leadership and programs to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario and enables people and communities to share resources and information that will prevent injuries and save lives.

Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving is a registered Canadian Charity with over 400+ chapter groups in over 50% of the secondary schools in Ontario. Every year 5000 OSAID student run school events, presentations, and community activities to promote the issues of sober and safe driving to their peers.

Centre for Addiction to Mental Health (CAMH) is designed to help you access information and/or resources about addiction and mental health.

Do You Know . Methadone is online information on methadone provided by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Health Canada
(follow the link from "About Health Canada" to "Reports & Publications" then scroll down text body to "About Health Canada" then scroll down to "Canada's Drug Strategy Publications" and scroll down to "Treatment & Rehabilitation" section)

New Brunswick Addiction Services has a publication outlining Methadone Maintenance TreatmentPolicies and Procedures.

The Saskatchewan College of Physicians and Surgeons and Saskatchewan Health have created Saskatchewan Methadone Guidelines for the Treatment of Opioid Addiction.

Methadone.ca is dedicated to Methadone education and information.

Syscon has a Methadone education and therapy website.

Ken Pope has excellent Resources for Troops & Veterans, Their Families, & Those Who Provide Services To Them.

Benzodiazepine Addiction, Withdrawal & Recovery
A comprehensive website devoted to benzodiazepines. An excellent resource for individuals, families. Professionals may wish to refer to the "Ashton Manual" section for protocol for the treatment of benzodiazepine withdrawal.

Drug Information is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.

Oxycontin Information is a good website for information on Oxycontin.

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) has a good list of articles on seniors struggling with addiction.

Health Canada Seniors and Substance Abuse Publications
(follow the link from "About Health Canada" to "Reports & Publications" then scroll down text body to "About Health Canada" then scroll down to "Canada's Drug Strategy Publications" and scroll down to "Seniors" section)

Canadian Council for Tobacco Control
A comprehensive website. Has an excellent resource for health professionals seeking help for patients and themselves.

Go Smoke Free
(go to "Healthy Living" then select "Tobacco")
Go Smoke Free is a Health Canada initiative. Some good resources for those who want to quit smoking.

National Institute on Drug Abuse
A US Site on nicotine addiction and other dangers of tobacco use

Prevention Source BC (PSBC)
PSBC is the provincial clearinghouse for information and support on the prevention and control of tobacco misuse.

quitnow.ca
An excellent self-help site.
Toll-free: (877)455-2233

Smoking and Your Health
A Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services site on tobacco.

Tobacco Facts
Prevention site designed for youth.

The BC Council on Substance Abuse
a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education, awareness, and the benefits of a healthy drug free workplace in BC and Alberta. Offers workplace training for both supervisors and employees to enable them to be proactive through recognition of signs and symptoms of substance abuse.

Jack Hirose & Associates
Seminars for addiction, mental health education professionals and families. Offers training opportunities that respond to the needs of counsellors, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, medical doctors, teachers and mental health professionals.

Nechi
PO Box 2039 STN MAIN
St. Albert, Alberta T8N 2G3
Telephone: (780) 459-1884
Note: offers in-house and off-site training programs in the following areas: Addictions Counselling, Program Management, Training of Trainers (TOT), Aboriginal Addictions Services Certificate (AASC), Community Wellness Certificate (CWC) and Aboriginal Addictions Services Diploma (AASD).

Paul Burke Training Group
Phone: (250)818-6468
Note: Trains therapists on Motivational Interviewing. A private company offering service to addictions and other allied agencies which may not otherwise have access to training departments or staff development consultants.

Silkworth.net has an excellent site for those wanting to learn more about the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Action on Women's Addictions - Research & Education (AWARE)
P.O. Box 86
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 4V6 
Phone: (613)545-0117    

The Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) has a comprehensive list of topics specifically for women and addiction.

Women's Addiction Foundation
4500 Oak Street, E500B
Vancouver BC V6H 3N1
Tel.: (604) 875-3756
Note: The Women's Addiction Foundation is a public foundation committed to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness of women whose lives have been affected by their misuse of, or dependency on alcohol or other drugs.

Health Canada Women and Substance Abuse Publications
(follow the link from "About Health Canada" to "Reports & Publications" then scroll down text body to "About Health Canada" then scroll down to "Canada's Drug Strategy Publications" and scroll down to "Women and Substance Abuse" section)

Alberta

Gibert Acton
1015-13 Ave. SW
Calgary AB T2R 0L5
Phone: (403)862-7247

British Columbia

Access Consultants
George Grant, CEAP
EAP Consultant
402-1124 Lonsdale Ave.
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H1
Phone: (604)985-7337

BC Council on Substance Abuse
Phone: (250)649-4000
Note: non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education, awareness, and the benefits of establishing and maintaining healthy drug-free workplaces throughout British Columbia and Alberta. Offer training to supervisors, labour leaders and employees.

Claire Sutton Consulting Inc.
Claire Sutton, MA, RCC, CEAP
Employee Assistance Program Specialist
1-2833 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 2K4
Phone: (604)742-1178

Addiction in the Workplace
Addiction Counselling & Workplace Consulting
Gina C Vanderham MA, CEAP, ICADC, LMFT
Phone: (604)733-7428

Gibert Acton
203-3195 Granville St.
Vancouver BC V6H 3K2
Phone: (604)809-4173

Healthquest
Occupational Health
Ray Baker, MD, FCFP, FASAM
660-5900 No. 3 Road
Richmond, BC V6X 3P7
Phone: (604)718-6929
Toll-free: (888)877-4777
Note: training for employee and family assistance program (EFAP) professionals, addiction medicine physicians, mental health professionals and workplace occupational health and safety and disability management personnel.

WLP Consulting Group
Phone: (604)837-2747
Note: has a program called "Courage to Care."

Ontario

ACCION
Angelina Chiu
LPH17-2111 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Etobicoke ON M8V 4B2
Phone: (416)255-4930

Barbara Butler & Associates Inc.
Management Consultants
Barb Butler, President
11 Hazelton Avenue, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M5R 2E1
Phone: (416) 926-7599
Note: assists governments, industry and labour associations, and private business in dealing with the issue of workplace alcohol and drug issues since starting her business in 1989.

Rick Csiernik
King's University College
University of Western Ontario
1151 Richmond Street, Suite 2
London ON N6A 5B8
Phone: (519) 433-3491 ext. 4377
Note: Specializes in workplace wellness, employee assistance programming, spirituality and social work, addiction, alcohol dependency, drug dependency.