Substance Abuse


What is Substance Abuse?

Substance abuse means using substances (drugs or alcohol) in a way that may cause physical, psychological, economic, legal, or social harm to users themselves or to people directly or indirectly associated with them.

Prince Edward Island Resources

Addiction Services

Toll Free: 1-888-299-8399

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Find a meeting in your area

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Catholic Family Services

129 Pownal Street

Charlottetown, PE   C1A 3W7

Phone: (902) 894-3515

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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

Just Talk PEI

PEI Youth Substance Use & Addiction

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Narcotics Anonymous

Toll Free: 1-800-205-8402

PEI Reach Foundation

223 Mason Road

Stratford, PE   C1B 2G1

Phone: (902) 620-0000

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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

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Canadian Resources

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

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Council on Drug Abuse

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Drug Prevention

Government of Canada

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DrugsNot4Me

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Kids and Drugs

A Parent's Guide to Prevention

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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

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The Child with Substance Abuse

Hincks-Dellcrest Centre

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Online Resources

Prevention Hub

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ProjectKnow

Understanding Addiction

Toll Free: 1-800-928-9139

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