Addictions

The effects of problematic substance use and gambling in Manitoba have far reaching impacts on individuals, families and communities.  There is a broad range of harms impacting the physical, social, emotional and financial health of Manitobans. Making positive choices around misusing substances and problematic gambling is important to balanced healthy living.

Governments, communities, families and individuals have a role to play to help Manitobans achieve healthy living. The Addictions Management Unit of Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors provides funding and provincial policy direction in the area of problematic substance use and gambling.

"Breaking the Chains of Addictions" - Manitoba’s Five Point Strategic Plan

In 2008, Manitoba announced “Breaking the Chains of Addictions”- Manitoba’s Five Point Strategic Plan. 

• To view specifics on the Strategic Plan please visit:
  
  www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/addictions/plan.html

Directories of Adult and Youth Addictions Services in Manitoba

The information here describes those programs funded through the Addictions Management Unit of Manitoba Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors or through a Regional Health Authority.

• Adults: For information regarding services available for adults experiencing harms associated with problematic substance use or gambling, please visit:.
  
  www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/addictions/adult.html
  
  
• Youth: For information regarding services available for youth experiencing harms associated with problematic substance use or gambling, please visit:
  
  www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/addictions/youth.html

Other Resources

• OxyContin and other Oxycodone-based Prescription Drugs
  • Addressing Problematic OxyContin Use in Manitoba
• Meth Strategy

Acts and Legislation

• Youth Drug Stabilization Act
• The Addictions Foundation Act
• Inhalant Abuse and the Public Health Act