Contents

1. Land Acknowledgement

2. What is an Open Textbook?

3. How to Access and Use the Book

4. Introduction to the Book

5. Acknowledgements

6. Attributions

7. Chapter 1: What are Drugs?

   1. Chapter 1 Introduction

   2. Learning Objectives

   3. 1.1 Types of Drugs: Endogenous, Natural, Semisynthetic and Synthetic

   4. 1.2 Brief Introductions into the Most Commonly Misused and Abused Drugs/Substances

   5. 1.3 Incidents of Drug Use and Economic Implications

   6. 1.4 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

   7. 1.5 Key Terms Study Guide

   8. 1.6 Self-Care

   9. Additional Resources

8. Chapter 2: Language and Substance Use

   1. Chapter 2 Introduction

   2. Learning Objectives

   3. 2.1 Substance Use and the Determinants of Health

   4. 2.2 Changing the Language of "Addiction"

   5. 2.3 Cultural Competence

   6. 2.4 Race, Stigma and Substance Use

   7. 2.5 Gender, Stigma and Substance Use

   8. 2.6 The Language of Compassion

   9. 2.7 Process Addiction

   10. 2.8 Key Terms Study Guide

   11. 2.9 Self-Care

   12. Additional Resources

9. Chapter 3: Why People Use Substances

   1. Chapter 3 Introduction

   2. Learning Objectives

   3. 3.1 Why do People Use Substances

   4. 3.2 Why do People Continue to Use Substances

   5. 3.3 Concurrent Disorders

   6. 3.4 The Stages of Change

   7. 3.5 Key Terms Study Guide

   8. 3.6 Self-Care

   9. Additional Resources

10. Chapter 4: How the Body Works

    1. Chapter 4 Introduction

    2. Learning Objectives

    3. 4.1 Routes of Administration

    4. 4.2 Understanding Parts of the Brain – Videos and Pictures

    5. 4.3 Drugs and the Brain

    6. 4.4 The Neuron Is the Building Block of the Nervous System

    7. 4.5 Impacts of Drugs on Neurotransmission

    8. 4.6 Mood Disorders

    9. 4.6 The Placebo Effect

    10. 4.7 Key Terms Study Guide

    11. 4.8 Self-Care

    12. Additional Resources

11. Chapter 5: Types of Drugs Commonly Misused

    1. Chapter 5: Introduction

    2. Learning Objectives

    3. 5.1 Introduction to Drug Classes

    4. 5.2 Narcotics

    5. 5.3 Narcotics Continued

    6. 5.4 Stimulants

    7. 5.5 Nicotine

    8. 5.6 Depressants

    9. 5.7 Alcohol

    10. 5.8 Hallucinogens

    11. 5.9 Marijuana / Cannabis

    12. 5.10 Steroids

    13. 5.11 Inhalants

    14. 5.12 Drugs of Concern

    15. 5.13 Designer Drugs

    16. 5.14 Altering Consciousness With Psychoactive Drugs

    17. 5.15 Key Terms Study Guide

    18. 5.16 Self-Care

    19. Additional Resources

12. Chapter 6: Prescriptions, Over The Counter (OTC), and Supplements (medications & supplements)

    1. Chapter 6: Introduction

    2. Learning Objectives

    3. 6.1 Prescription Drugs: Medications for Psychological Disorders

    4. 6.2 Prescription Drugs: the Drug Approval Process

    5. 6.3 Over-the-Counter Drugs

    6. 6.4 Supplements and Foods for Health and Well-Being

    7. 6.5 Drug Interactions: With other Drugs and Food

    8. 6.6 Key Terms Study Guide

    9. 6.7 Self-Care

    10. Additional Resources

13. Chapter 7: Law, Regulation and Social Policy

    1. Chapter 7 Introduction

    2. Learning Objectives

    3. 7.1 War on Drugs & Decriminalization

    4. 7.2 Substance Use Laws in Canada

    5. 7.3 Drug Policy and the War on Drugs

    6. 7.4 Opioid Crisis

    7. 7.5 Advocating for Change

    8. 7.6 Drug Screening

    9. 7.7 Key Terms Study Guide

    10. 7.8 Self-Care

    11. Additional Resources

14. Chapter 8: Use, Abuse, Addiction & Treatment

    1. Chapter 8: Introduction

    2. Learning Objectives

    3. 8.1 Drugs, Brains, and Behaviour: The Science of Addiction

    4. 8.2 Why Do TEENS / ADULTS / SENIORS Misuse Prescription Drugs?

    5. 8.3 Treatment and Recovery

    6. 8.4 Addiction Treatments and Therapies

    7. 8.5 Key Terms Study Guide

    8. 8.6 Self-Care

    9. Additional Resources

15. Chapter 9 Prevention & Treatment of Addiction, COVID-19 & Recovery

    1. Chapter 9: Introduction

    2. Learning Objectives

    3. 9.1 Health Promotion, Prevention & Early Intervention, Substance Use and Youth, Preventions Programs, and Early Intervention Programs in Canada

    4. 9.2 Theories of Substance Use / Addiction

    5. 9.3 Biopsychosocial Plus Model

    6. 9.4 Indigenous Approaches

    7. 9.5 COVID-19 Pandemic - An unprecedented Global Health, Social and Economic Crisis and how it affected so many communities

    8. 9.6 Current Withdrawal Management Programs

    9. 9.7 Current Overdose Prevention Programs

    10. 9.8 Current Harm Reduction Prevention Programs

    11. 9.9 Current Prevention Programs, New Initiatives, and Food for Thought

    12. 9.10 Key Term Study Guide

    13. 9.11 Self-Care

    14. Additional Resources

16. Epilogue: Food for Thought - Future of Addictions

17. Accessibility feedback for Drugs, Health, Addictions & Behaviour

18. Feedback and Suggestions

19. Adoption Form

20. Accessibility Assessment

21. Licensing and Attribution Information

22. Versioning History