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Land Acknowledgement
What is an Open Textbook?
How to Access and Use the Book
Introduction to the Book
Acknowledgements
Attributions
Chapter 1 Introduction
Learning Objectives
1.1 Types of Drugs: Endogenous, Natural, Semisynthetic and Synthetic
1.2 Brief Introductions into the Most Commonly Misused and Abused Drugs/Substances
1.3 Incidents of Drug Use and Economic Implications
1.4 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
1.5 Key Terms Study Guide
1.6 Self-Care
Additional Resources
Chapter 2 Introduction
2.1 Substance Use and the Determinants of Health
2.2 Changing the Language of "Addiction"
2.3 Cultural Competence
2.4 Race, Stigma and Substance Use
2.5 Gender, Stigma and Substance Use
2.6 The Language of Compassion
2.7 Process Addiction
2.8 Key Terms Study Guide
2.9 Self-Care
Chapter 3 Introduction
3.1 Why do People Use Substances
3.2 Why do People Continue to Use Substances
3.3 Concurrent Disorders
3.4 The Stages of Change
3.5 Key Terms Study Guide
3.6 Self-Care
Chapter 4 Introduction
4.1 Routes of Administration
4.2 Understanding Parts of the Brain – Videos and Pictures
4.3 Drugs and the Brain
4.4 The Neuron Is the Building Block of the Nervous System
4.5 Impacts of Drugs on Neurotransmission
4.6 Mood Disorders
4.6 The Placebo Effect
4.7 Key Terms Study Guide
4.8 Self-Care
Chapter 5: Introduction
5.1 Introduction to Drug Classes
5.2 Narcotics
5.3 Narcotics Continued
5.4 Stimulants
5.5 Nicotine
5.6 Depressants
5.7 Alcohol
5.8 Hallucinogens
5.9 Marijuana / Cannabis
5.10 Steroids
5.11 Inhalants
5.12 Drugs of Concern
5.13 Designer Drugs
5.14 Altering Consciousness With Psychoactive Drugs
5.15 Key Terms Study Guide
5.16 Self-Care
Chapter 6: Introduction
6.1 Prescription Drugs: Medications for Psychological Disorders
6.2 Prescription Drugs: the Drug Approval Process
6.3 Over-the-Counter Drugs
6.4 Supplements and Foods for Health and Well-Being
6.5 Drug Interactions: With other Drugs and Food
6.6 Key Terms Study Guide
6.7 Self-Care
Chapter 7 Introduction
7.1 War on Drugs & Decriminalization
7.2 Substance Use Laws in Canada
7.3 Drug Policy and the War on Drugs
7.4 Opioid Crisis
7.5 Advocating for Change
7.6 Drug Screening
7.7 Key Terms Study Guide
7.8 Self-Care
Chapter 8: Introduction
8.1 Drugs, Brains, and Behaviour: The Science of Addiction
8.2 Why Do TEENS / ADULTS / SENIORS Misuse Prescription Drugs?
8.3 Treatment and Recovery
8.4 Addiction Treatments and Therapies
8.5 Key Terms Study Guide
8.6 Self-Care
Chapter 9: Introduction
9.1 Health Promotion, Prevention & Early Intervention, Substance Use and Youth, Preventions Programs, and Early Intervention Programs in Canada
9.2 Theories of Substance Use / Addiction
9.3 Biopsychosocial Plus Model
9.4 Indigenous Approaches
9.5 COVID-19 Pandemic - An unprecedented Global Health, Social and Economic Crisis and how it affected so many communities
9.6 Current Withdrawal Management Programs
9.7 Current Overdose Prevention Programs
9.8 Current Harm Reduction Prevention Programs
9.9 Current Prevention Programs, New Initiatives, and Food for Thought
9.10 Key Term Study Guide
9.11 Self-Care
Epilogue: Food for Thought - Future of Addictions
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