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KNOW MORE
TO RESPOND BETTER
DRUG USE IS
EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS!
Like any other types of addiction, drug abuse fills a need, a void,
a weakness. While it is difficult to help someone who does not
want to be helped, we should keep in mind that those who use
drugs usually do it for a reason.
National Addictions Awareness Week 2013, from November
18 to 24, is the ideal time to reflect on our behaviours and those
of the people around us. No one is immune to addiction. We are
all affected by this problem at one time or another, to an extent
or another, whether at home, at work, or at play.
NEED HELP?
PREVENTION/ACTION/SUPPORT
Following is a list of resources that will provide links
to more information. Do not hesitate to explore them!
Association des centres de réadaptation en dépendance du Québec:
www.acrdq.qc.ca - In French only
ToxQuébec : la référence québécoise en matière de toxicomanie:
www.toxquebec.com/accueil.html - In French only
THE RIGHT TOOLS
We are not all trained to help efficiently individuals who have an
addiction problem. Often, the best thing to do is to leave this task
to professionals. However, we can show our support by referring a
person to a help resource. It’s like telling this person that he/she is
important to us!
You cannot force or impose anything, but the important is to
be well-informed. Then, it is up to each individual to take the
necessary steps to seek help from qualified practitioners.
Dependence Resources Directory:
www.dependances.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?repertoire_des_ressources_dependance_en
Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montreal:
www.info-reference.qc.ca
Drugs: help and referral: www.drogue-aidereference.qc.ca
Tel-jeunes: www.teljeunes.com
Quebec Addiction Prevention Centre:
www.cqld.ca/sites-dinter-t-2.html
Government of Canada National Anti-Drug Strategy:
www.nationalantidrugstrategy.gc.ca
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
www.camh.ca/fr/hospital/Pages/home.aspx
Partnership For a Drug-Free Canada:
www.canadasansdrogue.org
RCMP Centre for Youth Crime Prevention:
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cycp-cpcj/dr-al/index-eng.htm
Healthy Canadians:
www.canadiensensante.gc.ca/health-sante/addiction/index-eng.php
Mieux connaître les substances: l’action des drogues sur le cerveau:
www.cqld.ca/livre/fr/qc/05-connaitre.htm - In French only
Drogues : Savoir plus, risquer moins:
www.cqld.ca/livre/fr/qc/index2.htm - In French only
What is Cristal Meth?
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/pub/sens-awar/meth/meth-eng.pdf
RCMP DRUG AND ORGANIZED CRIME
AWARENESS SERVICE
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/services/sensib-awar-eng.htm