INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

WEBSITES

Fundamentals of Addiction - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

• Information about the fundamentals of addiction. 

Overdose Prevention - Canadian Mental Health Association

• Article about overdose prevention, warning signs, symptoms, what to do in the event of overdose, and how to reduce the risk. 

Drug Free Kids Canada - Drug Free Kids Canada

• Website with information on substances, drug prevention tools, and resources along with strategies to communicate effectively with children about a growing list of current issues.

Talking with Children and Youth about Substance Use - Government of Alberta

• Resources to support talking with children and youth about substance use.

Substance Use – Teen Talk - Sexual Education Resource Centre MB

• Foundational information about substance use.

VIDEOS

Ask a Paramedic - Opioid Overdoses - Alberta Health Services

• Edmonton paramedic talking about the signs of an opioid overdose and what to do if you witness someone experiencing an overdose.

Teen Substance Use & Abuse (Alcohol, Tobacco, Vaping, Marijuana, and More) - Oasis Mental Health Applications

• Video about teen substance use and abuse.

INFORMATION HANDOUTS

Recognizing Resilience: A Workbook for Parents and Caregivers of Teens Involved with Substances - Kelty Mental Health

• A workbook for parents and caregivers of teens involved with substances.

Talking with Teenagers about Drugs - Government of Canada

• Tips for talking with teens about drugs.

EDUCATIONAL MODULES

Addiction 101 - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

• 20-minute self-directed course about addiction for people who are concerned about themselves, family, or friends.