Review of addiction services in Alberta

Review of addiction services in Alberta October 2008 Review of addiction services in Alberta October 2008 Prepared by Alberta Health Services–Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission Review of addiction services in Alberta Acknowledgements The following are acknowledged for their contributions to the review of addiction services in Alberta: • the team of researchers and clinicians from British Co [...] Based on the panel’s recommendation, a team of researchers and clinicians was selected as the independent consultant to conduct the review: the British Columbia Centre for Mental Health and Addiction Services (BCMHAS), which worked in partnership with the Centre for Addictions Research of BC (CARBC) for the purposes of the review. [...] The committee would be accountable to the Minister of Health and Wellness and chaired by someone who will champion addiction services in the province, is knowledgeable and experienced in the addiction field and possesses a passion about creating a vision for integrated addiction services in Alberta. [...] Further, the recommendations are consistent with the current direction of the Ministry of Health and Wellness in taking a broader system view of health services, and with the Alberta Government priority to increase access to quality health care and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health delivery. [...] The burden of harm associated with abuse of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs and gambling underscores the importance of developing and maintaining a comprehensive and effective continuum of services and supports to address both prevention and treatment of related problems.