Drug Abuse and Dependence
Please note that this topic is under review. For information and services in your area, please contact your local health authority and ask for the mental health and addictions team. Call the 24-hour BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service in the Lower Mainland 604-660-9382 or toll-free elsewhere in BC 1-800-663-1441. You can also visit the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information or the Centre for Addictions Research of BC.
Last Revised:
August 5, 2010
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