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Key Substance Abuse-Related Agencies
Treatment Agencies in Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Drug Strategy or Framework
Substance Use Statistical Highlights for Newfoundland and Labrador
Key Guiding Documents
In 1992, the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador was integrated into the Department of Health's Community Health Board plan for the delivery of community health services. Addictions Services (ADS) was formed through this integration. In 1995, Addictions Services expanded their mandate and began to provide help for problem gamblers and their families.
Today, Addictions Services in this province are administered through the four Regional Integrated Health Authorities, which are responsible for coordinating alcohol, other drugs, and gambling education, prevention and treatment services within Newfoundland and Labrador.
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For information about the many treatment services available throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and how to contact them visit
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There is no formal drug strategy or framework at this time.
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Substance Use Statistical Highlights for Newfoundland and Labrador
Student Drug Survey 2007
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Health and Community Services
2004 Canadian Addiction Survey (CAS)
CAS Report Highlights, 2004[PDF]
CAS Detailed Report, 2005 [PDF]
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)
Canadian Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (CCENDU) Provincial Data
Information on prevalence, enforcement, treatment, mortality, morbidity and HIV/AIDS/HCV broken down by province and territory.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) website
The Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada 2002: Highlights [PDF]
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA), 2006
Student Drug Use Survey 2003: Summary Report (Island Portion Only) [PDF]
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Health and Community Services, 2005
Provincial Student Drug Use Survey: Highlights 1998 [PDF]
New Brunswick Department of Health and Community Services, 1998
(see page 15 for Newfoundland & Labrador)
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Working Together for Mental Health: A Provincial Policy Framework for Mental Health & Addictions Services in Newfoundland and Labrador [PDF]
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, October 2005