Reports

Research Reports

Reports provide detailed research on addictions issues. Material comes from research projects undertaken or commissioned by AADAC. Some links to credible Alberta addictions research are also included.

Addiction

Review of addiction services in Alberta
Canadian Addiction Survey 2004 Alberta Report - Detailed Report
Canadian Addiction Survey 2004 Errata
AADAC Environmental Scan 2008, Summary
AADAC Environmental Scan 2007, Summary
AADAC Environmental Scan 2006, Summary 
AADAC Environmental Scan 2005, Summary  
The Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada 2002: Alberta Fact Sheet 
Results of the national The Costs of Substance Abuse in Canada 2002 study are available on the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse website http://www.ccsa.ca/

Addiction and Mental Health

Building Capacity: A Framework for Serving Albertans Affected by Addiction and Mental Health Issues: Summary Report of the Concurrent Disorders Demonstration Project Evaluations

Alcohol

Preventing Heavy Episodic Drinking Among Youth and Young Adults: a Literature Review 

Gambling

Measuring Gambling and Problem Gambling in Alberta Using the Canadian Problem Gambling Index (2002)

Older Adults

Seniors and Gambling: A Summary Report (2000)

Prevention

Prevention Makes a Difference: A Qualitative Study of AADAC Prevention Initiatives: Technical Report  

Provincial Perspectives

Alberta Profile: Social and Health Indicators of Addiction

Raves

Understanding the Youth and Young Adult Perspective of Raving in Alberta: Summary Report 
Understanding the Youth and Young Adult Perspective of Raving in Alberta: Technical Report

Screening and Assessment

A Review of Addictions-Related Screening and Assessment Instruments: Measuring the Measurements

Women

Physician referrals to addiction treatment services for women at risk of using substances while pregnant: A literature review of barriers and recommendations
Windows of Opportunity, A Statistical Profile of Substance Use Among Women in their Childbearing Years in Alberta: Executive Summary 
Windows of Opportunity, A Statistical Profile of Substance Use Among Women in their Childbearing Years in Alberta: Technical Report

Women Working Toward Their Goals: Outcomes Achieved Through AADAC’s Enhanced Services for Women (ESW)
Women Working Toward Their Goals Through AADAC Enhanced Services for Women (ESW): Summary Report 
Women Working Toward Their Goals Through AADAC Enhanced Services for Women (ESW): Technical Report

Workplace

Substance Use & Gambling in the Alberta Workplace, 2002: A Replication Study - Summary Report
Substance Use & Gambling in the Alberta Workplace, 2002: A Replication Study - Technical Report

Youth

Evaluation of the services provided under the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act
Youth Detoxification and Residential Treatment Literature Review: Best and Promising Practices in Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Final Report
Youth Detoxification and Residential Treatment Literature Review: Best and Promising Practices in Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Summary Report

Youth - The Alberta Youth Experience Survey (TAYES)

The Alberta Youth Experience Survey (TAYES) measures alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use and gambling activity among Alberta students in grades 7 through 12. The survey also examines student attitudes, perceptions and social networks in relation to substance use and gambling activity.