Fact Sheet: Marijuana (2019)
This fact sheet summarizes information on the usage, decriminalization and legalization of marijuana in Canada. Download
Read MoreFact Sheet: Responses to Fentanyl (2019)
This fact sheet gives a summary of possible responses to fentanyl addiction, including overdose prevention and harm reduction (including in prisons), medication-assisted therapies, and addiction treatment. Download
Read MoreFact Sheet: Fentanyl in Alberta (2019)
Fentanyl is a strong synthetic narcotic that is made from opioids. It is about 50 to 100 times more powerful. Fentanyl is being imported and mixed into other drugs and illegally sold. Download
Read MoreFact Sheet: Marijuana (2019)
Marijuana is a mixture of dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. It contains a psychoactive compound, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)…Decriminalization of cannabis is removing or decreasing the criminal classification of cannabis use. There are pros and cons that come as a result of decriminalizing cannabis. Download
Read MoreFact Sheet: Harm Reduction (2019)
Harm reduction can be defined as policies, programs and practices that aim to minimize negative health, social and legal impacts associated with drug use, drug policies and drug laws. Download
Read MoreDRGS0101 – Drugs: General Information and the Law
(Intended For: Teachers) This overview is intended to provide a basic working knowledge on the subject of drugs, including definitions, consequences for their use, and the legal aspects and implications.
Read MoreDRGS0201 – Drugs: Case Study (Taylor’s Story)
(Intended For: Teachers, Secondary Grade Level) This package helps teachers and others to facilitate a discussion of drug use by using a fictional case study of one person’s interaction with smoking. Students research and develop definitions, and discuss ways to assist someone struggling with an addiction. Includes student worksheets and companion teacher’s guide.
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