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ADDICTIONS AWARENESS WEEK [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
OBS

[National Addictions Awareness Week] highlights solutions to help address the [harm caused by] alcohol and other drug use. It provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about prevention, to talk about treatment and recovery, and to bring forward solutions.

OBS

Drug Awareness Week (DAW) was started in 1980, co-sponsored by the Nova Scotia Commission on Drug Dependency. In 1981 the four Atlantic provinces joined forces to plan an Atlantic Canada campaign. When the majority of territories and provinces began sponsoring drug awareness activities in 1985, DAW became a Canada-wide event. In 1987, the DAW partnership of Aboriginal communities from across Canada sought to have the week proclaimed National Addictions Awareness Week.

Key term(s)
  • Addictions Awareness Week
  • National Drug Awareness Week

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
OBS

La Semaine nationale de sensibilisation aux dépendances met de l'avant des solutions dans la lutte contre les méfaits liés à l'alcool et aux autres substances. C'est une occasion pour les personnes au Canada de se renseigner sur la prévention, le traitement et le rétablissement et d'avancer des solutions susceptibles de produire des changements.

Key term(s)
  • Semaine de sensibilisation aux dépendances
  • Semaine de sensibilisation aux toxicomanies
  • Semaine de sensibilisation aux drogues

Spanish

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