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Volume 26, Issue 3 | Fall 2006
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AADAC on the IssuesHow do you put 55 years of experience into three pages? AADAC's policy and position statements attempt to do just that. Policies are statements of guiding principles adopted by AADAC's board on important addiction topics. They range from a basic code of ethics for staff to statements on controversial subjects like harm reduction. This issue of Developments presents AADAC's policies on three of the major areas of our business: alcohol, illicit drugs and gambling. |
Policy on AlcoholAlcohol is a drug of choice for about four in five Albertans. Most use this legal drug responsibly; nevertheless, alcohol-related problems cause significant health, social and economic harm each year. AADAC's policy on alcohol reflects our commitment to actions that will minimize this harm, while recognizing and respecting the freedom of individuals to exercise personal responsibility in their use or non-use of alcohol. Policy on Illicit SubstancesIn an ideal world, simply making a drug illegal would prevent everyone from using it. But the fact is that legal deterrents are just one of many important factors in preventing and reducing the harm that illicit drug use causes to people and communities. AADAC's policy on illicit substances stresses the importance of a balanced approach that integrates harm reduction, demand reduction and supply reduction. Such an approach must draw on the personal strengths of people and the collective strengths of many partners, and must take into account a wide variety of factors that determine overall population health. Policy on GamblingAs with alcohol use, most Albertans gamble—and most do so responsibly. AADAC's gambling policy respects people's freedom to use personal responsibility in gambling, and recognizes the benefits of licensed, legal gambling activities. At the same time, our policy recognizes the responsibility that we and other government agencies have to help those who experience problems with their gambling. The Back PageOn The Back Page of Developments you can read about conferences, learning opportunities, special events and recommended AADAC resources (always good and sometimes extraordinary value). If you want to advertise on The Back Page, contact the Developments editor for rates and deadlines. Join the AADAC Team!Want to make a difference in people's lives? Want a career that challenges you, rewards you, and teaches you something new every day? Want to work with some of the most caring, conscientious and dedicated people you'll ever meet? The overwhelming majority of AADAC employees feel valued by AADAC and are enthusiastic about their work. Check out our career opportunities today! |
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