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  • Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
    A non-profit organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Includes information on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects. See their new Virtual Clearinghouse on Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs for lots of full-text info.
  • Dual Diagnosis Web Site
    Intended to be a resource for improved services for persons who have dual disorders of mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism, and their families. It includes complete articles; the development of an international treatment program directory; upcoming events; a bulletin board; a chat room; subscription to a new professional listserv for dual diagnosis; materials and services for dual diagnosis training and program development; links to other sites; and more.
  • HabitSmart
    Links to information about addictive behaviour, theories of habit endurance and habit change and tips for effectively managing problematic habitual behaviour. Drug and alcohol abuse and adolescent experimentation is well covered. Includes link to Harm Reduction site.
  • National Clearinghouse on Tobacco and Health (NCTH)
    NCTH's mandate is "to provide information and networking services relevant to tobacco use prevention and reduction programs, projects, resources, and advocacy initiatives with the objective of contributing to the goal of a tobacco-free Canada."
  • Prevention Source BC: Resources for Substance Misuse Prevention
    Prevention Source BC is the provincial prevention resource centre which supports organizations and individuals in British Columbia involved in the prevention of substance misuse. Subjects covered are alcohol and other drugs, medications (prescription and over/behind-the-counter) and tobacco.
  • TIPS: Tobacco Information & Prevention Sourcepage
    From the (U.S.) Center for Disease Control & Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) and National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP).
  • Tobacco Reduction
    Information from Health Canada's Tobacco Online Service on tobacco prevention, protection and cessation, including a link to their quit4life web site and program on teen smoking cessation.
  • Web of Addictions
    Facts on addictions and links to related web sites.

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