CCSA Resources
Do you still print a directory of addiction organizations in Canada?
Where can I find information on your conference (Issues of Substance) and other events?
How can I order CCSA publications?
How can I subscribe to Addiction News Daily or Action News?
How can we add our event to your Calendar of Events?
How can we add our treatment centre to your Treatment Services in Canada database?
Treatment - Intervention
Where can I find information on treatment services in Canada?
How can I find a counsellor?
How can I start my own self-help/support group?
How do I talk to my child about alcohol and other drugs?
My child/family member has a drug problem. Are there resources that can help me with this situation?
Where can I find information on methadone or buprenorphine/Subutex/Suboxone prescription?
Where can I find self-help/support groups?
Where can I purchase a home drug testing kit?
Other Resources
How can I find academic articles on substance abuse and addictions?
How long do drugs stay in the system?
Is there a list of leading addictions-related organizations in Canada?
Where can I order posters and pamphlets?
Where can I find a guest speaker?
Where can I find addictions-specific bibliographies?
Where can I find best practices documents?
Where can I find definitions for terms related to substance abuse?
Where can I find funding for a research/treatment/prevention initiative?
Where can I find general information on alcohol and other drugs?
Where can I find information on National Drug and Addictions Awareness Week?
Where can I find resources for teachers?
Where can I find videos on substance abuse?
Statistics
Where can I find information on the costs of substance abuse in Canada?
Where can I find statistics on substance use?
Where can I find statistics specific to Aboriginal peoples and substance use?
Policy/Legislation
What is the current legal drinking age in Canada?
Where can I find information on workplace drug policies?
Workforce
Are you aware of employee drug testing labs in Canada?
Are you aware of training opportunities related to addictions?
How can I become a volunteer?
Where can I find information on certification?
Where can I find information on starting a career or employment opportunities in the field of addictions
in Canada?
FASD
Where can I get general information and other resources about FASD?
I drank alcohol (used drugs) before I knew I was pregnant and am worried that my baby may be affected by my alcohol (drug) consumption. How can I find out if my baby is at risk?
I think my child (grandchild, daughter, sister, brother) may have FASD. What do I do? What is involved in getting an FASD diagnosis?
Are there any specialized addiction treatment services or resources for adolescents or adults with
FASD?
What training or education programs and resources are there on FASD?
Are there any resources for teachers to help students with FASD in the classroom?
What are the secondary disabilities associated with FASD?
Where can I get a copy of the FASD Directory?
CCSA Resources
Do you still print a directory of addiction organizations in Canada?
The Directory of Addiction Organizations in Canada was last updated in 2004 (print). The directory is no
longer being updated in print yet the same information is being maintained through two of our online databases:
Treatment Services in Canada:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/TreatmentServices/Pages/default.aspx
and Addiction Organizations in Canada:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/AddictionsOrganizations
Where can I find information on your conference (Issues of Substance) and other events?
Issues of Substance:
http://www.issuesofsubstance.ca
Calendar of Events:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/NewsAndEvents/Information_Share/Calendar/Pages/default.aspx
How can I order CCSA publications?
Please send requests to publications@ccsa.ca.
A list of our publications can be found on the CCSA Publications page:
http://www.ccsa.ca/eng/knowledgecentre/ourpublications/
How can I subscribe to Addiction News Daily or Action News?
Addiction News Daily is a collection of news stories about addiction and the use or misuse of alcohol
and illicit drugs.
Subscribe here:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/NewsAndEvents/CCSA_News/subscribe/Pages/default.aspx
Action News is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse that
addresses current events related to substance abuse. Subscribe here:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/NewsAndEvents/CCSA_News/subscribe/Pages/default.aspx
How can we add our event to your Calendar of Events?
Please submit the details of your event through the following form for consideration in our Calendar
of Events:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/NewsAndEvents/Information_Share/Calendar/Pages/SubmitanEvent.aspx
How can we add our treatment centre to your Treatment Services in Canada database?
Here is a link to the inclusion criteria for the treatment database:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/TreatmentServices/Pages/default.aspx
If your organization matches these requirements, please feel free to submit your information through
this form:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/TreatmentServices/Pages/
TreatmentServiceUpdate.aspx
Treatment - Intervention
Where can I find information on treatment services in Canada?
For the most current and detailed information on treatment services in your area, please contact
your provincialtreatment referral service. They should also be able to tell you which programs are
supported by your provincial health insurance plan. Here is a list by province/territory:
http://www.ccsa.ca/eng/topics/treatment/default/Pages/default.aspx
You can also search our Treatment Services in Canada database, which allows you to search for
treatment by city:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/TreatmentServices/Pages/default.aspx
The document, “Key Questions to Consider When Seeking Substance Abuse Treatment,” provides
additional information on effective treatment programs:
http://www.ccsa.ca/2006%20CCSA%20Documents/ccsa-011330-2006.pdf
How can I find a counsellor?
The Canadian Counselling Association:
http://www.ccacc.ca/en/
The Canadian Professional Counsellors Association has a list of counsellors by province:
http://www.cpca-rpc.ca/component/option,com_sobi2/Itemid,111/
How can I start my own self-help/support group?
Starting a group (Self Help Resource Centre):
http://www.selfhelp.on.ca/start.html
Starting a group (Self Help Connection):
http://www.selfhelpconnection.ca/startingagroup.htm
How do I talk to my child about alcohol and other drugs?
How do I talk to my teenager about drugs?
http://www.aadac.com/565_521.asp
Information about drugs and addiction (see Parenting section):
Talking with my children:
http://www.afm.mb.ca/Learn%20More/parents.htm
Talking with Your Teen about Drugs:
http://www.nationalantidrugstrategy.gc.ca/parents/get-obtenez.html
My child/family member has a drug problem. Are there resources that can help me with this
situation?
For parents:
Kids and drugs : a parent’s guide to prevention
Alberta Health Services and Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 2008
Parent Information Series (see section entitled “choose it” and “get it back”):
http://www.aadac.com/565_501.asp
For family members:
Addiction in the Family: The ABCs:
http://www.aadac.com/87_151.asp
From Grief to Action:
http://www.fgta.ca/
When Someone You Know Has a Drug Problem:
http://www.aadac.com/86_775.asp
Take Action: Dealing with alcohol and other drug problems in your family:
http://www.camh.net/About_Addiction_Mental_Health/Drug_and_Addiction_
Information/take_action_deal_with_drugs.html
Take Action: How to get help and information links:
http://www.camh.net/About_Addiction_Mental_Health/Drug_and_Addiction_
Information/take_action_help_info_links.html
Dealing with Issues—For Families:
http://www.afm.mb.ca/Learn%20More/families.htm
Where can I find information on methadone or buprenorphine/Subutex/Suboxone prescription?
Methadone prescription: contact your provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons:
http://www.cfpc.ca/English/cfpc/chapters/cps/default.asp?s=1
Your provincial treatment services information provider might also be able to help:
http://www.ccsa.ca/eng/topics/treatment/default/Pages/default.aspx
In Ontario, the Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres website contains information on how to locate methadone treatment programs:
http://www.oatc.ca/default.aspx
Travelling with methadone:
Health Canada’s Methadone Program
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/substancontrol/exemptions/methadone-eng.php
exemption@hc-sc.gc.ca,
Telephone: 613- 946-5139
Toll free: 1-866-358-0453
Class Exemption For Travellers Who Are Importing or Exporting Prescription Drug Products Containing
a Narcotic or a Controlled Drug from Health Canada:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/substancontrol/pol/pol-docs/travellers-voyageurs-eng.php
Buprenorphine/Suboxone/Subutex prescription: Schering Canada is now marketing Suboxone. It is
recommended that individuals seeking the drug should get a physician to call Schering Canada
directly on their behalf (1-800-463-5442). Below is contact information in case your physician is
interested in prescribing Suboxone:
Suboxone Education Program: 1-800-463-5442
For the most current information, contact your provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons:
http://www.cfpc.ca/English/cfpc/chapters/cps/default.asp?s=1
Where can I find self-help/support groups?
Alcoholics Anonymous:
http://www.aa.org/en_find_meeting.cfm?PageID=29
Al-Anon/Alateen:
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/meetings/meeting.html
Narcotics Anonymous:
http://www.canaacna.org/english/meetings.php
Ontario Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment:
http://www.dart.on.ca/DART/owalive/dart_sh_www_address_newDB.www_address_list
Self Help Resource Centre (Ontario):
http://www.selfhelp.on.ca/
Groupes d'entraide:
http://toxquebec.com/ressources/entraide2.ch2
Where can I purchase a home drug testing kit?
Some drug testing kits are available at local pharmacies. It is up to each individual pharmacy to decide
if they want to sell them or not so you would have to contact your local pharmacies to find out. For issues around using such kits, please see the document below:
http://www.ccsa.ca/2003%20and%20earlier%20CCSA%20Documents/ccsa-009503-2002.pdf
Other Resources
How can I find academic articles on substance abuse and addictions?
Step 1: Begin by searching an addictions-specific database such as Project Cork (or other sources
such as PubMed, and Google Scholar):
http://www.projectcork.org/database_search/search_form.html
Step 2: Contact an academic (university or college) library for assistance in accessing the full-text
articles.
How long do drugs stay in the system?
Straight Facts about Drugs and Drug Abuse (see section titled “Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism
and Elimination of Drugs” on page 49 of the document or 53 of the PDF):
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/pubs/adp-apd/straight_facts-faits_mefaits/appendix-annexe-eng.php
Is there a list of lead addictions-related organizations in Canada?
Alberta
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
(780) 415-8998
http://www.aadac.com/Default.asp
British Columbia
Mental Health and Addictions, Ministry of Health, British Columbia
(250) 952-1608
http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/mhd/
Centre for Addictions Research of BC:
http://carbc.ca/
Manitoba
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)
(204) 944-6236
http://www.afm.mb.ca/
New Brunswick
Addiction Treatment Services, New Brunswick Department of Health
(506) 457-4800
http://www.gnb.ca/0378/addiction-e.asp
Newfoundland and Labrador
Addiction Services, Provincial Office, Health and Community Services
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
(709) 729-1335
http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/addictions/services.html
Northwest Territories
Mental Health and Addictions Services, Department of Health and Social Services, Government of
the Northwest Territories(867) 873-7049
http://www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/english/services/addictions/default.htm
Nova Scotia
Addiction Prevention, Health Promotion and Protection, Nova Scotia
(902) 424-4807
http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/addictionPrevention.html
Nunavut
Department of Health & Social Services, Nunavut Government
(867) 975-5700
http://www.gov.nu.ca/health/
Ontario
Addictions, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
(416) 314-5518
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/addict/addict_mn.html
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Information Line:
1-800-463-6273 (throughout province of Ontario)
(416) 595-6111
http://www.camh.net
Prince Edward Island
Addiction Services, Government of Prince Edward Island
(902) 368-5791
http://www.gov.pe.ca/health/index.php3?number=1020507&lang=E
Quebec
Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, Gouvernement du Québec
(418) 644-4545
http://dependances.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?accueil
Association des Intervenants en Toxicomanie du Québec, inc (AITQ)
(450) 646-3271 (information about treatment programs in Québec)
http://www.aitq.com/
Saskatchewan
Addictions, Saskatchewan Health
(306) 787-7239 (Community Care)
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/mental-health-and-addictions
Yukon
Alcohol and Drug Services, Yukon Health & Social Services
(867) 667-5777
http://hss.gov.yk.ca/programs/alcohol_drugs/
Where can I order posters and pamphlets?
Some provincial organizations produce prevention material. You might want to try some of the
ones listed below:
The Ontario Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART) offers posters on their treatment
referral services:
http://www.dart.on.ca/index.html
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Ontario):
http://www.camh.net/
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission:
http://aadac.andornot.com/
Substance Information Link (type “poster” in the search option at the top of the page):
http://www.carbc.ca/Home/CARBCLibrary/DrugInformation/tabid/202/Default.aspx
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba:
http://www.afm.mb.ca/AFM%20Library/alcohol_drugs.htm#posters
Student Life Education Company
http://www.bacchus.ca/
(select "Materials Catalogue" from the "Resources" menu at the top of the page for a listing of
available posters and pamphlets)
The pot and driving campaign
http://www.potanddriving.cpha.ca/index.html
Where can I find a guest speaker?
Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Services (DOCAS):
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/docas-ssdco/cont-eng.htm
Canadian Association of Professional Speakers:
http://www.canadianspeakers.org/
MADD Canada:
http://www.madd.ca/home.html
Addictions Researchers:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/AddictionsResearchers/Pages/
default.aspx
Where can I find addictions-specific bibliographies
Project Cork:
http://www.projectcork.org/bibliographies/
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute:
http://lib.adai.washington.edu/biblist.htm
Centre québécois de documentation en toxicomanie:
http://www.centredollardcormier.qc.ca/cqdt/biblio_mental.html
Where can I find best practices documents?
Canada:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/pubs/adp-apd/index-eng.php
USA:
Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs):
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=hstat5.part.22441
Technical Assistance Publications (TAPS):
https://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/results.aspx?topic=102&h=publications
International (see section on Substance-Related Disorders):
http://www.bcmhas.ca/Library/ClinicalStaffResources/MedicalLinks/LibBest.htm
Where can I find definitions for terms related to substance abuse?
The Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine:
http://www.csam.org/non_member/definitions/
Lexicon of Alcohol and Drug Terms Published by the World Health Organization:
http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/terminology/who_lexicon/en/
Where can I find funding for a research/treatment/prevention initiative?
Funding sources:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/FundingSources/Pages/default.aspx
Grant-Giving Foundations:
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/nonpr/nonpr17.asp
APN Key Contacts Database:
http://www.apolnet.ca/databases/contacts/joinRenew/index.php
Where can I find general information on alcohol and other drugs?
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (see Substances/Addictions section):
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/Topics/Pages/default.aspx
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission:
http://www.aadac.com/87.asp
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
http://www.camh.net/About_Addiction_Mental_Health/Drug_and_Addiction_Information/index.html
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba:
http://www.afm.mb.ca/Learn%20More/alcohol_drugs.htm
Straight Facts About Drugs and Drug Abuse:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hc-ps/pubs/adp-apd/straight_facts-faits_mefaits/index-eng.php
Drogues : savoir plus risquer moins:
http://www.toxquebec.com/livre_drogues/fr/index_avant_propos.html
Where can I find information on the National Drug and Addictions Awareness Week?
National Drug and Addictions Awareness Week:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/NewsAndEvents/Information_Share/NAAWDAW/Pages/default.aspx
Where can I find resources for teachers?
National:
Media Awareness Network Lesson Library (Select alcohol or tobacco as a subject):
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/index.cfm
Alberta:
Information for Teachers (Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission):
http://www.aadac.com/552.asp
BC:
bc.tobaccofacts:
http://www.hls.gov.bc.ca/tobacco/
Prevention Program:
http://www.pcrs.ca/prevention
Nova Scotia:
Making a Difference curriculum supplement: A Teacher's Drug Prevention Resource for Health
Education, Grades Primary–6:
http://www.ednet.ns.ca/pdfdocs/curriculum/MakingADifference_WEBFIN.pdf
Ontario:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
http://www.camh.net/education/Resources_teachers_schools/index.html
Substance Abuse Prevention:
http://www.toronto.ca/health/pdf/subabuseprevention.pdf
Quebec:
Drug Awareness Week activities:
http://www.parlonsdrogue.com/en/reperes/semaine.php
Saskatchewan:
Curriculum Connections—Information for Teachers:
http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/humanities-drug-awareness-teachers
Where can I find videos on substance abuse?
Kinetic Video:
http://www.kineticvideo.com/addictioncan.pdf
National Film Board of Canada:
http://www.nfb.ca/
Films Media Group (try keywords such as "addiction"):
http://www.films.com/id/1284/Constant_Craving_The_Science_of_Addiction.htm
We would also suggest asking your public library for assistance.
Statistics
Where can I find information on the costs of substance abuse in Canada?
The Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada:
http://www.ccsa.ca/eng/priorities/research/CostStudy/Pages/default.aspx
Where can I find statistics on substance use?
General Canadian statistics on substance use can be found by following the links on our General
Health & Addiction
Statistics page:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/Statistics/Canada/GHAS/Pages/default.aspx
Youth statistics can be found by following the links on our Student/Adolescent Alcohol & Drug Use
Statistics page:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/Statistics/Canada/SAADUS/Pages/default.aspx
The costs of substance abuse are covered in our “Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada” report:
http://www.ccsa.ca/eng/priorities/research/CostStudy/Pages/default.aspx
Statistics on crime and drugs are available through the RCMP’s “Drug Situation in Canada”
(http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/drugs-drogues/drg-2006-eng.htm ) as well as CCSA’s “Proportions of crimes
associated with alcohol and other drugs in Canada”:
http://www.ccsa.ca/2003%20and%20earlier%20CCSA%20Documents/ccsa-009105-2002.pdf
Where can I find statistics specific to Aboriginal peoples and substance use?
First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey:
http://www.rhs-ers.ca/english/pdf/rhs2002-03reports/rhs2002-03-technicalreport-afn.pdf
Harm reduction policies and programs for persons of Aboriginal descent (contains some statistics):
http://www.ccsa.ca/2007%20CCSA%20Documents/ccsa-011515-2007.pdf
Our Student/Adolescent Alcohol & Drug Use Statistics page contains statistics specific to youth
(some surveys mention Aboriginal Peoples):
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/Statistics/Canada/SAADUS/Pages/default.aspx
Other possible sources of information:
National Aboriginal Health Organization:
http://www.naho.ca/english/
Za-geh-do-win:
http://www.za-geh-do-win.com/getinfo.asp
Aboriginal Peoples: Mental Health & Substance Misuse Selected Bibliography:
http://www.camh.net/About_Addiction_Mental_Health/CAMH_Library/AboriginalBib2004.pdf
CCSA Aboriginal Peoples page:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/Topics/Populations/FirstNations_Inuit_MétisPeople/Pages/default.aspx
National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnih-spni/substan/ads/nnadap-pnlaada_e.html
You can also search our library collection for online documents (try using "Aboriginal" in the Subject/
Title field and checking the Online documents box):
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/LibraryCollection/Pages/default.aspx
Workforce
Are you aware of employee drug testing labs in Canada?
The following organizations mention employee drug testing services on their website:
Gamma-Dynacare:
http://www.gamma-dynacare.com/
Maxxam Analytics:
http://www.maxxam.ca
On-site Substance Abuse Detection (OSAD):
http://www.osad.ca/
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba:
http://www.afm.mb.ca/Services/drug_testing.htm
Are you aware of training opportunities related to addictions?
Education and training:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/EducationAndTraining/Pages/default.aspx
How can I become a volunteer?
Volunteer Canada:
http://www.volunteer.ca/home
You can also search our databases for organizations in your area and contact them directly:
Treatment Services in Canada:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/TreatmentServices/Pages/default.aspx
Addictions Organizations in Canada:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/AddictionsOrganizations/Pages/
default.aspx
Where can I find information on certification?
The Canadian Network of Substance abuse Professionals website contains a page on certification:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/EducationAndTraining/GetCertified/Pages/default.aspx
Where can I find information on starting a career or employment opportunities in the field of
addictions in Canada?
Career planning:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/DevelopingTheWorkforce/CareerPlanning/Pages/default.aspx
Get Certified:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/EducationAndTraining/GetCertified/Pages/default.aspx
Education Programs:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/EducationAndTraining/EducationPrograms/Pages/default.aspx
Employment Opportunities:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/News/Employment/Pages/default.aspx
Careers at CCSA:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/AboutUs/Careers/Pages/default.aspx
You could also search our Treatment Services in Canada Database for treatment centres in regions
where you would like to live and then contact them directly for their requirements:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/TreatmentServices/Pages/default.aspx
You can also do the same for addiction organizations by searching the Addiction Organizations in
Canada Database.
Some organizations also post employment opportunities on their websites:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/AddictionsOrganizations/Pages/
default.aspx
Policy/Legislation
What is the current legal drinking age in Canada?
Legal Drinking Age by Province, in Canada:
http://www.ccsa.ca/eng/topics/legislation/LegalDrinkingAge/Pages/default.aspx
For specific questions, contact your provincial alcohol commission:
http://www.calj.org/members.asp
Where can I find information on workplace drug policies?
Here are some basic resources on workplace drug policies:
Substance Abuse in the Workplace:
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/substance.html
Alcohol/Drug Policy Development and Employee Testing:
http://www.aadac.com/documents/its_our_business_policy_development_employee_drug_testing.pdf
Developing and implementing workplace alcohol and drug policies:
http://www.apolnet.ca/resources/education/tc_workplacebarbpkg.pdf#search=%22Developing%20
and%20implementing%20workplace%20alcohol%20and%20drug%20policies%20%22
The CCSA Workplace topic page lists general resources on substance use and the workplace:
http://www.ccsa.ca/eng/topics/populations/Workplace/Pages/default.aspx
Here are some examples of workplace drug policies:
APOLNET’s Examples of Workplace Alcohol Policies page:
http://www.apolnet.ca/thelaw/policies/ap_samples.html#wkplace
(certains exemples offrent sites Web en français)
Sample Drug & Alcohol Policy:
http://www.frcentre.net/communities/Muskoka/Sample_policy_drugs_alcohol_MPS.pdf
FASD
Where can I get general information and other resources about FASD?
You can search the database of Canadian resources on the CCSA website. The search result for
each resource provides a brief description, ordering information and a link to the electronic resource
where available. The database also includes a variety of resource types including websites, posters,
pamphlets, fact sheets and reports.
Database of Canadian FASD resources
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/FASD/FASDResources/Pages/default.aspx
Publications
Public Health Agency of Canada
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fasd-etcaf/publications-eng.php
For non-Canadian information, you can search the website below:
FASD Center for Excellence
U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association
http://fascenter.samhsa.gov/index.cfm
I drank alcohol (used drugs) before I knew I was pregnant and am worried that my baby may be
affected by my alcohol (drug) consumption. How can I find out if my baby is at risk?
To speak in confidence about your concerns, please contact the Alcohol and Substance Use in Pregnancy Helpline at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. The helpline is available in Canada, toll-free, from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Call 1-877-327-4636.
For information about the risks of specific substances:
Is it safe for my baby? Risks and recommendations for the use of medication, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2003
http://www.camh.net/About_Addiction_Mental_Health/Drug_and_Addiction_Information/Safe_Baby/safe
_baby.pdf
Exposure to psychotropic medications and other substances during pregnancy and lactation: a handbook for health care providers
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Motherisk, 2007
http://www.camh.net/Publications/Resources_for_Professionals/Pregnancy_Lactation/psychmed_preg
_lact.pdf
I think my child (grandchild, daughter, sister, brother) may have FASD. What do I do? What is
involved in getting an FASD diagnosis?
Only trained medical professionals or physicians can provide a diagnosis of FASD. Usually, a
referral to a specialist is required from your family physician. Please see the links below for further information about getting a diagnosis in your province or territory:
British Columbia:
The Asante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
http://www.asantecentre.org
Alberta
Lakeland Centre for FASD Online
http://www.lcfasd.com/
Saskatchewan
FASD Diagnosis and Assessment Information in Saskatchewan
http://www.skfasnetwork.ca/Diagnosis%20&%20Assessment.html
Manitoba
Diagnostic Services, FASD Services and Contacts
Healthy Child Manitoba
http://www.gov.mb.ca/healthychild/fasd/contacts.html
Ontario
FASD Diagnostic Clinics of Ontario
http://fasdontario.ca/groups/diagnosticClinics.htm
Yukon
Child Development Centre
http://www.cdcyukon.com/Services.aspx
In 2005, Canadian diagnostic guidelines were published:
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: Canadian guidelines for diagnosis
CMAJ, Mar 1, 2005
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/reprint/172/5_suppl/S1.pdf
Are there any specialized addiction treatment services or resources for adolescents or
adults with FASD?
CCSA maintains a database of treatment services in Canada. You can search for “People with
FASD” in the “Clients Accepted” field to find programs for individuals with FASD. The database is accessible on the CCSA website:
Canadian Treatment Services
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/TreatmentServices/Pages/default.aspx
Other suggestions:
How you can help a teen or adult avoid drug and alcohol use and abuse
FASD Tip #18
FASD Support Network of Saskatchewan
http://www.skfasnetwork.ca/pdf%20files/FASD%20Tip%20Sheets%20in%20English/FASD%20Tip
%2018%20Final.pdf
Thoughts on treatment of adults and adolescents impaired by fetal alcohol exposure
Treatment Today
http://depts.washington.edu/fadu/FAS_FAE2.html
FASD: curriculum for addiction professionals
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/Prevline/pdfs/SMA07-4297.pdf
What training or education programs and resources are there on FASD?
Applied Studies/Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Red River College, Manitoba
http://me.rrc.mb.ca/Catalogue/ProgramInfo.aspx?ProgCode=APPSP-CT&RegionCode=WPG
Advanced Diploma in FASD
College of New Caledonia, British Columbia
http://www.cnc.bc.ca/CNC_Programs/FASD.htm
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Education
Lethbridge College, Alberta
http://www.lethbridgecollege.ab.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=137&Itemid=165
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: An Overview
Centre for Counselling & Community Safety
Justice Institute of British Columbia
http://www.jibc.ca/cccs/CACB/CACB_online.html
Applied Studies in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effects Certificate Program
Union of New Brunswick Indians
http://www.unbi.org/InstituteFASCourse.html
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Module 1: Preventing and Addressing Alcohol Use in Pregnancy
MDcme.ca
http://www.mdcme.ca/templates/CMECourse_info.asp?Id=66
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Outreach Training Modules
FASEout
http://www.faseout.ca/eng/training.htm
Saskatchewan FASD Speakers Bureau
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute
http://www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca/home/Program_Areas/Alcohol,_Tobacco__Other_Drugs/
Fetal_Alcohol_Spectrum_Disorder_(FASD)/Saskatchewan_FASD_Speakers_Bureau/
Are there any resources for teachers to help students with FASD in the classroom?
a.) Yes, there are a number of guides and manuals for teachers to help students with FASD
learn in the classroom:
Towards inclusion: tapping hidden strengths. Planning for students who are alcohol-affected.
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/specedu/fas/index.html
Making a difference: working with students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Yukon Education
http://www.education.gov.yk.ca/pdf/fasd_manual_2007.pdf
Teaching students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Alberta Education
http://education.alberta.ca/media/377037/fasd.pdf
Planning for students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Saskatchewan Learning
http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/branches/curr/special_ed/docs/misc/fasd2004.pdf
Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (POPFASD)
BC Ministry of Education
http://www.fasdoutreach.ca/
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: talking about special education. Volume II
First Nations Education Streering Committee and the First Nations Schools Association
http://www.fnesc.ca/Attachments/Publications/PDF%27s/pdf/old/FASD%20Booklet%20final%20Web.pdf
b.) As well, here are some curriculum resources for teachers to help students learn about FASD:
FASD lesson plan: Grade 8
Rural Response for Healthy Children
http://www.porcupinehu.on.ca/Schools/documents/FAS-Grade8-0604Rev.pdf
FASD lesson plan: Grade 9
Rural Response for Healthy Children
http://www.porcupinehu.on.ca/Schools/documents/FAS-Grade9-0604Rev.pdf
Teaching for the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Grades 1–12: a resource
for teachers of health and life skills, and career and life management
Alberta Education
http://www.education.alberta.ca/media/313388/fas.pdf
What are the secondary disabilities associated with FASD?
Whereas primary disabilities are those caused by structural and functional brain damage as a
result of prenatal alcohol exposure, secondary disabilities are those that an individual is not
born with, but may acquire because of the central nervous system deficits caused by prenatal
alcohol exposure. The secondary disabilities are mental health problems, disrupted school
experience, alcohol or drug use, trouble with the law, confinement, inappropriate sexual
behaviour, dependent living, problems with employment.
While a susceptibility to secondary disabilities exists in individuals with FASD, there are also
protective factors that can help in preventing or reducing their occurrence such as early diagnosis
and stable housing. Please see the documents below for further reading:
Secondary disabilities among adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in British Columbia
Journal of FAS International, October 2004
http://www.motherisk.org/JFAS_documents/Secondary_Disabilities_Adults.pdf
New perspectives on transitions and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network
http://www.calgaryfasd.com/files/fasd_final_report.pdf
Secondary disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Brenda Stade
http://www.faseout.ca/eng/training/downloads/2008/websiteStadesecondarydisabilities2008.ppt
Where can I get a copy of the FASD Directory?
The FASD Organizations database replaces the FASD Directory of Information and Support Services in Canada, which was previously published as a PDF. The database includes Canadian organizations and groups that provide an FASD service, program or support and that have met a set of inclusion criteria.
To access the database from CCSA's website, choose 'Our Databases' from the 'Knowledge Centre' menu at the top of the home page. To search the database, type text into the ‘Any keyword or phrase’ field or select items from the Browse menus; you can also narrow your search by Province or Territory. For each listing, the organization’s contact information and a description of services is provided.