Note: The links on this page provide some information about addictions-related subjects. Internet information is not a substitute for counselling. People who have addictions need to obtain professional counselling services. The information provided in any of the web pages needs to be confirmed by a physician, psychologist, or counsellor, with experience and formal training in addictions. We do not endorsed or recommended any organizations, treatment facilities, or addictions counsellors listed on this web site.
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. The AFM has offices in numerous communities in Manitoba. AFM's web site describes the many services offered, including courses related to addictions. The site has information about publications and a lending library.
Addictions Ontario is a non-profit organization representing organizations and individuals providing addictions services. The Addictions Ontario web site has internet resources and links.
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC). The main AADAC web site provides information about AADAC and its services. While AADAC's name emphasizes alcohol and drug addictions, AADAC does more than work to reduce addiction to alcohol and drugs. AADAC services include assistance for people with tobacco and gambling addictions.
AADAC for Kids. This fun site has information on addictions for kids.
Alcoholics Anonymous World Service. The site has information in English, French, and Spanish. This AA site contains information about resources, services, press releases, and an online book.
Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors Institute. Association helps train and certify Christian addictions counsellors.
BC Mental Health and Addiction Services is a British Columbia Health Services Authority agency. The site has information about their services, library, and educational programs.
Betting the farm: an overview of gambling addiction. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation news article discusses the problem of gambling addiction.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA).
Center for Addictions and Mental Health. The CAMH is an Ontario addiction and mental health teaching hospital. The CAMH has centers in Toronto and numerous other locations in Ontario. The web site has a wide variety of resources, articles, and publications. The CAMH offers classroom and online courses for professionals.
Center for Addictions Research of BC is located at the University of Victoria. The center's web pages have extensive links related to addictions, lists of many their research publications, and news about the center.
International Association of Addictions and Offender Counsellors. The association web site has links, and information about membership and local chapters.
Narcotics Anonymous. The Narcotics Anonymous World Services web site has booklets, information bulletins, books, events, and news.
The National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals. National association for treatment and prevention of alcoholism and substance abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender communities.
NAADAC is the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counsellors. There are over ten thousand NAADAC members. The professional association provides internet and book resources, and helps members with continuing education.
Ontario Addiction Treatment Centers. The web site has resources, links, and protocols.
Ontario DART (Drug and Alocohol Registry Treatment). This Ontario government agency operates a toll-free, Ontario-wide, treatment information and referral service.
Prince Edward Island Addictions Treatment Facility. Government web site describes the programs and services offered at the PEI addictions facility.
Saskatchewan addictions services. The Saskatchewan Government web pages describe addictions-related programs and services in Saskatchewan.
College & University Addictions Links
Links to a few of the Canadian colleges and universities offering programs related to addictions are listed below. Students need to check to ensure the programs are recognized and that potential employers feel the programs meet their needs.
Candore College, Ontario.
Georgian College, Ontario.
Keyano College, Alberta.
McMaster University, Ontario.
Medicine Hat College, Alberta.
Mount Royal College, Alberta.
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), Saskatchewan.
University of Lethbridge, Alberta.
Yorkville University, New Brunswick.
Links to a few of the United States colleges and universities offering programs related to addictions are listed below. Students need to check to ensure the programs are accredited, recognized and that potential employers feel the programs meet their needs. The minimum accreditation a student will want an United States institution to have is regional accreditation.
Austin Community College, Texas. Certificate and associate degree program.
Capella University., main office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Capella University offers a graduate certificate in addiction studies. The addiction studies programs can be taken online.
College of William and Mary, Texas. Master's degree program in community and addictions counselling.
Grand Canyon University, Arizona. Offers bachelor's degree and Master of Science degrees in addictions counselling. The addictions programs can be taken online.
Hazelden, Minnesota. Certificate and Master of Arts in addictions counselling.
Lee College, Texas. Associate degree in addictions counselling.
Nova Southeastern University, Florida. Certificate and Master's degree in substance abuse Counselling and education.
Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida. Master of Science degree in counselling psychology, with an addictions/mental health track.
University of Great Falls, Montana. Offers associate degree program, undergraduate certificate and graduate certificate programs.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia. Offers a Master of Public Health degree program in addiction studies.