DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE

AND THE FAMILY MANUAL

Since 1988







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Drug & Alcohol Abuse Information & Referral Service

Individual, family, and small group counselling is available to people of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and other drug use by calling the 24-hour BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service.

• Lower Mainland: call: 604-660-9382

• Toll-free anywhere in British Columbia: call: 1-800-663-1441

• OVERDOSE - EMERGENCY - CALL 9-1-1

• Overdose Prevention and Response in B.C.

Drug-related overdoses and deaths have become a very serious concern in the last year in B.C. It can happen to someone you know. Learn more about signs of an overdose, what to do, how to prevent overdoses, resources and answers.

• SUICIDE - EMERGENCY - CALL 9-1-1

Help is Available! We really are here to listen, here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call:

• call: 1-800-784-2433 or call: 1-800-SUICIDE

• OPIATE ADDICTION TREATMENT RESOURCE

• Methadone Clinics - British Columbia

On this page there is also a list of methadone clinics in British Columbia sorted alphabetically by city name.

• call: 1-800-755-9603 GET HELP NOW !

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THE CANNABIS ACT

• Here's What You Need to Know

The Cannabis Act is designed to better protect the health and safety of Canadians, to keep cannabis out of the hands of youth and to keep profits out of the hands of criminals and organized crime.

To learn more about the Cannabis Act, in effect as of Octorber 17, 2018, and the health effects of cannabis, visit:

or call: 1 800 O-Canada

Get informed about where you can legally buy or use cannabis in British Columbia:

Anger Management

MOOSEANGERMANAGEMENT | Lose your temper.

• If you would like further information on Moose Anger Management or would like to register for one of our programs please contact us.


call: (604) 723-5134


Receive group start dates, recent articles, podcasts, and other updates.

Email: alistair@angerman.ca

 

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The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids:

The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research

Released: January 12, 2017

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In one of the most comprehensive studies of recent research on the health effects of recreational and therapeutic cannabis use, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a rigorous review of relevant scientific research published since 1999. This report summarizes the current state of evidence regarding what is known about the health impacts of cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including effects related to therapeutic uses of cannabis and potential health risks related to certain cancers, diseases, mental health disorders, and injuries. Areas in need of additional research and current barriers to conducting cannabis research are also covered in this comprehensive report.

Source - nationalacademies.org : http://www.nationalacademies.org
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Drug-Impaired Driving

Drug-Impaired Driving detected by law enforcement is increasing

Released: August 25 2022

Source - canada.ca : http://www.canada.ca
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Key Issues in Drug-Impaired Driving

Policies to reduce the prevalence of Drug-Impaired Driving

Released: August 2019

Source - ccsa.ca : http://www.ccsa.ca

Developing National Indicators for Drug-Impaired Driving in Canada

Practices in Detection, Monitoring and Reduction

Released: January 2020

Source - ccsa.ca : http://www.ccsa.ca

Measuring the Impact of Drug-Impaired Driving: Recommendations for National Indicators

Released: September 2022

Source - ccsa.ca : http://www.ccsa.ca

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DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE AND THE FAMILY MANUAL


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Dec 30, 2024 | - "An existing ADHD medication can help people quit methamphetamine."

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Dec 9, 2024 | - "More than 50% of teens and young adults who abuse prescription medications get their drugs from friends or relatives."

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Oct 9, 2024 | - "If you're 35 or 75, stopping smoking will add years to your life."

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Oct 2, 2024 | - "Addressing the Complexities of Gathering and Presenting Evidence in Drug-Impaired Driving Cases."

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July 10, 2024 | - "Australia on high alert as a deadly new compound of synthetic opioids called Nitazenes start to wreaks havoc in the party scene."

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July 10, 2024 | - "increased risk of accidental overdose due to nitazene compounds"

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July 9, 2024 | - "Mineral powder talc has been widely used in cosmetics and as 'baby powder'"

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June 28, 2024 | - "More than 14,000 people have died since emergency declared in 2016, largely due to the potent opioid fentanyl"

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June 26, 2024 | - "CBD use during pregnancy might not be safe"

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June 19, 2024 | - "A perceived lack of clinician expertise is driving people to seek online support when coming off antidepressants"

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May 20, 2024 | - "A quit-smoking drug is effective in helping quit e-cigarettes, too"

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Post: | Drug-Impaired Driving: The Contribution of Emerging and Undertested Drugs

May 16, 2024 | - "emerging novel psychoactive substances, prescription drugs, and traditional drugs of abuse contribute to the increasing prevalence of Drug-Impaired Driving"

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Post: | Anti-intoxicant gel keeps alcohol out of the bloodstream

May 14, 2024 | - "ingested before, during or soon after drinking, the gel converts alcohol into harmless acetic acid"

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Post: | 'Uranium and vaping' study raises alarm – but not because of findings

May 1, 2024 | - "All scientists agree, however, that the best health outcome is to avoid e-cigarettes altogether."

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Post: | B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safe

April 28, 2024 | - "B.C. is taking action to make illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on transit and in parks."

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Post: | Drug-Impaired Driving

April 10, 2024 | - "Learn the latest research on drug-impaired driving, misconceptions about marijuana use, and what you can do to make smarter choices to drive safely."

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Jan 19, 2024 | - "A study found that exposing babies to opioids in the womb can increase their risk of developing childhood immune-related conditions"

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The Drug & Alcohol Abuse and The Family Manual

is a substantial, well produced, comprehensive guide, serving our communities to educate on the dangers of alcohol and drug misuse and abuse. Filled with the most up to date treatment and prevention information, the manual is a much anticipated, welcomed addition to a wide range of institutions throughout British Columbia & Alberta. The Drug & Alcohol Abuse and The Family Manual is distributed free of charge to Schools, Public Libraries, Hospitals, Community Centres, Community Policing Stations, Correctional Institutions, Doctors offices, Treatment Facilities, etc.

Some of the topics dealt with in the manual include: