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• Evaluation of the services provided under the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act

AADAC has opened a new youth residential treatment centre in Lethbridge, expanding its range of services available for young Albertans. The centre adds eight residential detoxification beds for youth who require a specialized approach to substance abuse and gambling treatment.

The Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act (PChAD), became law on July 1, 2006. Within the first year of a new Alberta law to protect children abusing drugs 395 families have used the legislation to access treatment services. 

The Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission has joined the Board of Directors of the Drug and Alcohol Council for Safe Alberta Workplaces (DACSAW) in an effort to eliminate the safety risks in Alberta workplaces associated with alcohol and drug use.

Harvey Cenaiko, MLA for Calgary- Buffalo and Chair of Alberta Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC), will gain insight into addictions issues and practices from countries across the globe at the International Council on Alcohol and Addictions (ICAA) Conference on Dependencies from June 10 - 15 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Backgrounder: Harvey Cenaiko's travel itinerary

Albertans recognized for outstanding contributions to tobacco reduction.
Backgrounder: Barb Tarbox Awards of Excellence in Tobacco Reduction Winners

The Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) is calling for nominations for the fifth annual Barb Tarbox Awards of Excellence in Tobacco Reduction.

Tobacco use leading cause of preventable disease, disability and premature death.