At the Leg

FORT SASKATCHEWAN -- The Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) will offer more addictions services for youth and their families as part of the Alberta Drug Strategy with a recently announced budget increase.

A total of $14 million will be invested across the province to enhance addiction services for youth and families ensuring the appropriate level of treatment is available to youth who are experiencing problems associated with alcohol and other drugs, including crystal methamphetamine.

An additional $5 million will sustain AADAC's ability to meet demands by strengthening AADAC's network of services throughout the province. This increase brings AADAC's annual operating budget to $95 million - allowing for the enhancement of services and continuing the operation of 25 area offices, three urban clinics, three adult residential treatment centres, two adult detoxification facilities, two youth services centres, two youth residential and detoxification facilities, and funding support to 37 different non-profit organizations across the province offering addictions services and/or programs.

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