Addiction
What is an addiction?
Addiction isn't limited to alcohol and illegal drugs. People can develop addictions to gambling, prescription drugs, caffeine- even the Internet.Prince Edward Island Resources
Family Program
The Family Program offers knowledge, development of personal skills and support in dealing with a loved on who has an addiction.
Phone: (902) 368-4120 / Toll Free: 1-888-299-8399
Island Help Line
24 hour, bilingual and confidential telephone service that provides information, support or help to Islanders who are in a crisis.
Toll Free: 1-800-218-2885
Narcotics Anonymous
Toll Free: 1-800-205-8402
PEI Problem Gambling Helpline
Confidential, 24/7 Problem Gambling Helpline
Toll Free: 1-855-255-4255
PEI Reach Foundation
thepeireachfoundation@gmail.com
223 Mason Road
Stratford, PE C1B 2G1
Phone: (902) 620-0000
Pills Anonymous
Phone: (902) 628-6163
Prescription Drug Support Group
Phone: (902) 436-9856
Provincial Youth Addiction Services
Provides individual counseling for young people who are experiencing problems as a result of alcohol/drug use. Service can be reached through the provincial addiction facility.
Phone: (902) 368-4273 / Toll Free: 1-888-299-8399
Canadian Resources
Council on Drug Abuse
Teen Challenge Atlantic
Teen Challenge Atlantic helps men aged 18+ to overcome addictions by developing the whole person within the context of a residential facility.
Moncton, NB
Toll Free: 1-800-965-7170
'Transitions' by Dr. Stan Kutcher
The guide provides information on topics including time management, relationships, sexual activity, mental illness, suicide and addictions. It also includes mental health self-help information and contains recommendations where students can go to get help.