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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Strategic Direction

Saskatchewan faces challenges in dealing with the use and abuse of alcholo and drugs.

In 2005, the government committed $20 million of new annual funding for more treatment services, public education and prevention. The rationale for increased effort in this area is contained in the report Healthy Choices in a Healthy Community (see below).

Related Documents

At Risk: Recommendations for a Strategy on HIV, Blood-borne Pathogens and Injection Drug Use August 2002 report recommending public health approaches for prevention, outreach and treatment.
		hiv-aids-at-risk-booklet.pdf ( 704.9 KB )
Crystal Meth and other Amphetamines in Saskatchewan, a Strategic Plan Strategy approved in February 2005. Proposed a coordinated response to prevent, educate, treat and control the use of methamphetamines.
		crystal-meth-sask-strategy.pdf ( 200.1 KB )
Methadone-Assisted Recovery Guidelines March 2004 guidelines for Saskatchewan addiction counsellors, including roles, services and skills required.
		methadone-guide.pdf ( 315.6 KB )
Project Hope - Two Year Update
		project-hope-2-year-update.pdf ( 86.5 KB )
Project Hope - One Year Update
		project-hope-1-year-update.pdf ( 163.7 KB )
Project Hope - Substance Abuse
		project-hope-substance-abuse.pdf ( 273.8 KB )
Healthy Choice in a Healthy Community - Final Report 2005 report on substance abuse in Saskatchewan, with recommendations for government action.
		substance-abuse-addley.pdf ( 382.2 KB )