Parenting is not a one-person job. The more people and resources you have on-the-job with you, the better. Look to family, friends, coaches, youth group leaders, school counselors, prevention workers and community agencies.

Here are some links and numbers to help get you started:

BC Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Line:  604-660-9382
Information and referrals to treatment programs.

Angels Community Support Network www.angelscommunity.com
An exhaustive collection of community and private addictions/treatment resources.

Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) www.actingtogether.ca
An innovative program to learn what positive influences keeps kids out of gangs

Parents Together: 604-321-5621  www.parentstogether.ca
A support program for parents of acting-out teens.

Parents: The Anti-Drug  www.theantidrug.com/drug_info
Information about how parents can play an active role in drug use prevention.

Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission www.aadac.com
The AADAC web site has a whole section devoted to youth.

BC Ministry of Health www.tobaccofacts.org
This web site has lots of information on tobacco and youth.

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse www.ccsa.ca
CCSA has many Canadian resources and links.

Canadian Health Network www.canadian-health-network.ca
Sponsored by Health Canada, CHN was developed for use by the public. Students can find answers here to many of their questions.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health www.camh.net
CAMH contains factual information and more technical information.

Kids Health www.kidshealth.org
Sponsored by the Nemours Foundation, this highly interactive site has sections for preteens, teens, and parents, giving health information.

McCreary Centre Society www.mcs.bc.ca
McCreary Centre conducts regular surveys of health issues among BC youth.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) www.drugabuse.gov
Science-based information on drug abuse and addiction, with a focus on the effects on the brain.

Road Sense www.ICBC.com/youth
Has a section for educators outlining the various classroom resources available from ICBC.

RCMP Drug Awareness Service www.rcmpda.com
This web site is a good source of information about drugs, and legal/enforcement issues.