The First Nations Centre, NAHO has a great resource about Substance Abuse for the Youth. It’s a quick read, but with more links for more information.

Table of Contents

Basic Information about Alcohol and Drugs
When Substances can Become a Problem
Effects of Substance Use
When Substance Use Becomes an Addiction
Prevention, Intervention or Treatment: What You Can Do
Additional Resources
References

This fact sheet provides general information on substance use among First Nations youth including how it can affect youth, how to recognize when it may be a problem and what you can do about it.

Basic Information about Alcohol and Drugs

The word “substance” is broadly used to refer to different forms of alcohol and drugs which can be inhaled, ingested or injected. The term “drugs” includes a variety of legal and illegal prescription and non-prescription medications, and even some traditional medicines as well.

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