Addictions

This website provides easy-to-use educational materials about mental health problems and substance use. A-Z index covers variety of topics, including: depression, stress, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, problem gambling, steroids, etc.

Motherisk offers information on the impact of prescription and over the counter drugs, alcohol and other addictive substances on pregnancy and unborn children. The organization also provides counselling services to pregnant and breastfeeding women and their families.

These web pages provides access to information about various aspects of gambling, including gambling history,  popular myths related to gambling, signs of problem gambling and more.  The web site also lists available professional help options, self-help tools and other helpful resource. Some of the posted materials can be downloaded in PDF format.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world's leading research centers in the area of addiction and mental health. The website provides information about a range of mental disorders and other associated topics. There is also a list of programs and services offered to people affected by mental illness or addiction.