Addictions and substance use

Find services to help if you are struggling with a substance (i.e. alcohol and/or drugs) or have a gambling issue.

 

  • Emergency services: 911
  • Free provincial addiction and mental health helpline: 1-866-355-5550
  • Canada Suicide Prevention Service: call or text 988 or visit 988.ca 
  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

 

Drugs, medication and alcohol

  • Addiction services

    Find addiction services locations for substance use and gambling in your area.

  • Alcohol

    Warning signs of alcohol issues and available resources.

  • Cannabis

    Understanding cannabis and its health risks.

  • Methamphetamine

    Clinical help is available for those on methamphetamine, psychosis patients and their families.

  • Opioids

    Learn when opioids have become an issue and where to receive treatment.

Gambling

  • How to help

    Services and tips to help someone you know with a gambling addiction.

  • Warning signs

    Signs of a gambling addiction and common circumstances for one to develop.

Mental health support

Smoking and vaping

  • Health impact

    Learn more about the latest research on the health impact of smoking and vaping.

  • Quitting

    Resources, tools and strategies to treat nicotine addiction.

Land acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that New Brunswick is situated on the unceded and unsurrendered territories of the Wolastoqey, Mi'gmaw, and Peskotomuhkati peoples. We seek to repair and rebuild meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples and honour these lands which hold the hopes of future generations.