NCJ Number
128184
Journal
Journal of Drug Issues Volume: 21 Issue: 1 Dated: (Winter 1991) Pages: complete issue
Editor(s)
R L Rachin
Date Published
1991
Length
200 pages
Annotation
The Canadian National Drug Strategy (NDS), launched in May 1987, was designed to reduce substance abuse among individuals, families, and communities by addressing the problem from a distinctly Canadian perspective. The program is administered through the Departments of Justice, Revenue, Solicitor General, External Affairs, and Health and Welfare Canada.
Abstract
In Canada, the problem of substance abuse is threefold: alcohol, legal substances, and illicit drugs. Videos, parent education programs, and other activities comprise the NDS focus on vulnerable groups including young people, native peoples, international travelers, and inmates. The Treatment and Rehabilitation Initiatives is a cost-shared program between Federal, Provincial, and territorial governments to expand alcohol and drug treatment programs. Legislative initiatives have increased the government's enforcement and control, interdiction, and international cooperation capabilities. Three areas of future direction include improved information coordination and dissemination; expanded partnerships with communities, the private sector, and voluntary organizations; and development of an effective evaluation system.