About Substance Abuse
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What causes it?
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Resources

Resources

The following books and resources were developed by the Family Resource Centre at McMaster Children's Hospital based on recommendations from parents and the experiences of staff.

The selection of a book or resource is not an endorsement of all the information or suggestions contained in that resource.

Many of the resources are general in nature, and may not apply to your situation. Your health care professional is the best source of information about your child's health and concerns.

 

Websites

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario

Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission

 

References

Adlaf EM, Paglia-Boak, A. Drug use among Ontario students 1977-2005. CAMH reseach Document Series, No. 17. Toronto: CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health).

Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission. 2004. Amphetamines: The ABCs. http://parent.aadac.com/87_441.asp

Bukstein OG, on behalf of the Work Group on Quality Issues, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2005. 44(6): 609-621.

Committee on Substance Abuse and Council on School Health. American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement. Testing for drugs of abuse in children and adolescents. Pediatrics. 2007; 119(3): 627-630. 

Deas D. Adolescent substance abuse and psychiatric comorbidities. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 2006; 67 (suppl 7): 18-23.

Georgiades K, Boyle MH. Adolescent tobacco and cannabis use: young adult outcomes from the Ontario Child Health Study. 2007. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. In Press.