AADAC READY TO AID YOUTH DEALING WITH ADDICTIONS ISSUES

This is in response to the story "Health system gears up for meth addiction
- -- MLA calls for team effort" in the Jan. 29 Gazette.

AADAC is greatly concerned about the abuse of alcohol, other drugs
(including methamphetamine) and gambling, because of their potential to
harm individuals, families and communities.

We offer Albertans a province-wide network of programs with access to
information, prevention and treatment services. We provide addictions
services in 49 communities, through AADAC offices, mobile outreach
services, satellite sites (including in St. Albert) and two youth centres.

AADAC assists individuals and families in their recovery from addiction
problems through community-based outpatient counselling services, day
programs, crisis detoxification and overnight shelter services, parent
consultations and residential treatment (for adults).

For more information or assistance, please contact us at:

AADAC St. Albert office at (780) 460-4971

AADAC Youth Services, Edmonton at (780) 422-7383

AADAC 24-hour help line at 1-866-332-2322

AADAC's Web site at www.aadac.com

Randy Crick, addictions counsellor

AADAC -- St. Albert office