Addiction Facts

Addiction Facts

Here you will find fact sheets on the basics of some common addictive substances.

If you are concerned about your or someone elses use of the following substances, we encourage you to visit the self assessment section of this website.

• Alcohol Fact Sheet
• Amphetamines Fact Sheet (e.g., crystal meth)
• Anabolic Steriods Fact Sheet
• Caffeine Fact Sheet
• Cannabis Fact Sheet (e.g., marijuana)
• Cocaine Fact Sheet
• Hallucinogens Fact Sheet (e.g., LSD)
• Inhalants-Solvents Fact Sheet (e.g., glue)
• Nicotine-Tobacco Fact Sheet (e.g., cigarettes)
• Opioids Fact Sheet (e.g., morphine)
• Phencyclidine Fact Sheet (e.g., angel dust)
• Sedative-Hypnotic Fact Sheet (e.g., valium)

For drug addiction fact sheets, please refer to the following sites:

• Street Drugs: provides current and accurate information about legal and illegal drugs including index of street drug names.
• Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission Fact Sheets: basic fact sheets and research.