Youth Links - Meth Drugs
http://www.escapemeth.com/methaddiction.html

http://www.connectwithkids.com/products/once.shtml

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/view/

http://www.eastpointpolice.org/Drugs%20Shatter%20Lives.pdf

http://lang.presstelegram.com/Meth_Menace/day3_Treatment.html

http://www.facesofmeth.us/images/facesOFmeth.poster.pdf

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Reality Check - Am I Addicted?

How do I know if I have a problem with alcohol or drugs? Answer each of the following questions:

I'm not taking proper care of myself: Agree? Disagree?

  • Changes in personal hygiene
  • Dressing different
  • Looking different
  • Feeling ill or run down
  • Getting sick more often

My eating and/or sleeping habits have changed: Agree? Disagree?

  • I'm eating more/less than I used to
  • I've lost/gained weight
  • I'm sleeping more/less than I used to

I have a different group of friends than I used to: Agree? Disagree?

  • I'm not bringing them home anymore
  • I'm not letting my parents know who my friends are, or who I am out with
  • My new friends are known as 'drinkers' or 'users'

My behavior has changed: Agree? Disagree?

  • I'm acting differently than I used to
  • I'm locking myself in my room, not letting parents come in
  • I'm lying about where I'm going and who I'm with
  • I'm dropping activities I used to enjoy
  • I don't care about things much any more

If you agree with any of these statements, then you may have an addiction problem. These signs alone may not indicate an addiction. It is important to look at how the use is affecting various areas of your life - ie. relationships, health, etc. Talk to someone you trust and get help. A doctor can help you with treatment options.

Other signs that you might have an addiction problem may be changes in the way you feel and think about things and situations that may result in family problems, increased arguing/fighting with family members, and getting into trouble with the police.

AADAC Help Line 1-866-332-2322

AADAC Youth Services 422-7383

GETTING YOUTH BACK ON TRACK - EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPTIONS

All information links from Service Canada www.servicecanada.ca

Pardons

The Pardons program grants, denies or revokes pardons for past convictions under federal statutes.

Delivered by: National Parole Board (NPB)

Eligibility Information

A person applying for a pardon must have done the following:

  • completed their sentence (including parole, paid all fines and surcharges, restitutions, completed probation period)
  • have served the required waiting period
  • demonstrated that he or she is a law-abiding citizen
  • other criteria may apply

Application Information

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/goc/pardons.shtml