AADAC stands for the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission. It is an agency of the government of Alberta. AADAC provides alcohol and other drug addiction services to the people of Alberta. In 1994, AADAC also became responsible for dealing with problem gambling in the province.

Our mission is to help Albertans to live free from the abuse of alcohol, other drugs and gambling.

AADAC and the agencies it funds offer prevention and treatment services in locations throughout the province.

• AADAC offers addictions treatment services in locations throughout Alberta.

When a person starts treatment, they participate in an assessment with a counsellor. This helps the person and the counsellor understand what the person wants and needs from treatment. Special treatment services are available for teenagers, aboriginal people, women and men.

• AADAC offers prevention services to help prevent problems before they start.

AADAC has produced a number of prevention programs and resources for youth, schools, communities, the workplace and seniors. Prevention services include information, resources, education and training.

AADAC prevention staff are available to assist youth and the adults who care for them. Together, they work on activities that address alcohol, other drug and gambling-related issues that are important to youth in the communities.

Treatment and counseling for young people is available throughout the province. Edmonton and Calgary Youth Services offer a full range of services from prevention to intensive day treatment.