Drug and alcohol abuse is a serious problem in the Yukon.

Here are some factors to consider:

• RCMP report an increase in drug trafficking in the territory, specifically crack cocaine.
• Yukon Crime Statistics indicate that in 2003, 55% of all assaults, including sexual, had alcohol involved.
• The Yukon has a high risk population of heavy drinkers who consume alcohol and drugs at much higher rates than similar high risk users in the rest of Canada.
• FASD is a serious problem and is often associated with the criminal behaviour, victimization, family violence and related social problems.
• Tackling drug and alcohol abuse is a priority of the Government of Yukon.
• The development of a Substance Abuse Action Plan will help guide the government's policy response to substance abuse in the territory. 

Yukon Substance Abuse Resources

• Yukon Substance Abuse Resource Directory (English) [1.12 MB ]
• Yukon Substance Abuse Resource Directory (Français) [1.04 MB ]