General Information About Different Substances

Understand more about different substances and drugs, including why people use them, how people use them and what can go wrong.

Island Health provides a network of counselling, prevention, residential care and treatment services across Vancouver Island for youth (ages 13-19) and their families. Learn more. 

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Locations

Community Medical Detox - Victoria

Community Medical Detox - Victoria

Eric Martin Pavilion
2334 Trent Street
Victoria

250-519-7708

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Comox Valley – Island Health

941C England Ave
Courtenay, B.C.
V9N 2N7
 

250-331-8524 x 68454

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Services

Access - Referrals to Youth & Family Substance Use Services
Discovery Youth & Family Substance Use Services

News & Events

Sign up for toxic drug alerts

Stay informed, stay safer: Island Health launches text alert system for drug-poisoning advisories

People can now be alerted via text message about drug-poisoning advisories in the Island Health region thanks to an innovative partnership. 

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Addiction Medicine Consult Services improve health outcomes for patients in hospitals

Addiction Medicine Consult Services improve health outcomes for patients in hospitals

Substance use disorders can impact each and every one of us. Perhaps you've experienced this first-hand, or have someone in your life who is impacted by substance use.

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Supporting men to stay safer during Movember and beyond

This Movember, Island Health supports men’s mental and physical health by continuing to raise awareness around the toxic drug crisis and its impact on males – especially those who use substances alone.

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