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Here are some recommended health databases.

CINAHL ULTIMATE
Definitive research tool and one of the most comprehensive sources of full text journal articles for nursing and allied health professionals, students and educators. It contains many of the most used journals to support nursing and health-related curricula. Provides information on aspects of nursing practice, theory, care and health promotion. It also includes the curation of open access (OA) journals.Full text coverage back to 1937 and includes access to dissertations, magazines, and evidence-based care sheets.
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Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Produced by the Cochrane Collaboration, provides systematic reviews of the effects of health care. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews has a limited number of concurrent users. If you cannot initially access the database, please keep trying and you will access it
PubMed
Open access medical, biomedical, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pre-clinical sciences database. Please note: PubMed is currently working best with PC browsers.

The databases below are good, general databases.

Academic OneFile
Has coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects.
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Academic Search Premier
Comprehensive index of scholarly journals with focuses on social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies.
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CPI.Q
Canadian Periodical Index covers Canadian and international journals, magazines, newspapers and other references from 1988 with full-text from 1995. Includes selected sections on full-text of Globe and Mail from 1997.
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Journals

Alcohol Research: Current Reviews
Interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal published by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) providing in-depth reviews spanning the field of alcohol research.
Canadian Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy
A bilingual journal with a mandate to publish scholarly manuscripts that are of interest to counsellor educators, as well as practitioners working in schools, community agencies, university and college counselling centers, other institutions where psychological counselling is practiced.
Canadian Journal of Public Health
Aims to advance public health research and practice in Canada and around the world, contributing to the improvement of the health of populations and the reduction of health inequalities.
Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction Professionals
Discusses addictions treatment and counselling.
Families in Society: the Journal of Contemporary Social Services
Focuses on the art, science, and practice of social work and provides a trusted forum to explore and share ideas and concepts in social services.
First Peoples Child & Family Review
The First Peoples Child & Family Review is an open-access, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed journal honouring the voices and perspectives of First peoples and non-Indigenous allies and supporters. Our mission is to promote research, critical analysis, stories, standpoints, and educational resources which advance innovation within child, family, and community based-matters for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, as well as Indigenous peoples abroad.
Harm Reduction Journal
A peer-reviewed online-only medical journal covering harm reduction with respect to the use of psychoactive drugs.
Health Reports
A Canadian peer-reviewed journal of population health and health services research.
Journal of Gambling Studies
An interdisciplinary forum for research and discussion of the many and varied aspects of gambling behavior, both controlled and pathological.
Psychology Today
Publishes content written by clinicians, experts and researchers from across the fields of behavior, mental health and psychology.
Vanier Institute of the Family
The Vanier Institute of the Family is a national, independent, charitable organization dedicated to understanding the diversity and complexity of families and the reality of family life in Canada. Through publications, research initiatives, presentations and social media, the Institute works to enhance the national understanding of how families interact with, have an impact on and are affected by social, economic, environmental and cultural forces.

Books

Core Books

Addiction
Call Number: RC564 .A288
ISBN: 9781118489741
Available at: Orillia
Provides an overview of the psychology of addictions and their treatment across specialties and types of services. Looks at several approaches including CBT, psychodynamic and systemic and family treatments, and consideration of the wider picture of addictions
Addiction Treatment
Call Number: RC564 .V35
ISBN: 9780840029164
Available at: Orillia
Covers the biological, psychological, and social aspects of alcoholism, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and other addictions.
Family Strategies
Call Number: RC564 .B53
ISBN: 9781942094920
Available at: Orillia
Provides strategies for family settings with active addiction or the addicted person is in early recovery, regardless of the form of addiction, therapeutic exercises and more. Includes handouts, exercises, checklists, sentence stems, structured dialogues, and art activities.
Therapeutic Recreation Protocol for Treatment of Substance Addictions
Call Number: Call Number: RC564 .F38
ISBN: 9780910251372
Available at: Orillia
Explores the relationship between substance addiction and therapeutic recreation service in a detailed and practical manner.

Additional reading

Addiction and the Brain
ISBN: 9789811909450
This book investigates the neuroscientific knowledge on addiction as an epistemic project.
Addictions: Elements, History, Treatments, and Research
ISBN: 9781440863400
Provides explanations of different addictions with respect to their history, treatments, and related research. Explores into the causes, complications, and treatment of addictions.
Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
ISBN: 9781003220916
This book details how mental health and addiction are interconnected through childhood trauma, how this affects neurobiology and neuropsychology, and the need for an integrated whole-person treatment for those of diverse backgrounds.
Drug Abuse Sourcebook
ISBN: 9780780816831
Provides information about abuse of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications. Describes specific drugs, their health impacts, addiction potential, and harms to individuals, families and communities. Drug treatment and recovery options and information on drug testing and drug-use prevention.
Indigenous Knowledge and Mental Health : A Global Perspective
ISBN: 9783030713461
Brings together Indigenous and allied experts addressing mental health among Indigenous peoples across the traditional territories commonly known as the Americas (e.g. Canada, US, Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Brazil), Asia (e.g. China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Indonesia), Africa (e.g. South Africa, Central and West Africa) and Oceania (New Guinea and Australia) to exchange knowledge, perspectives and methods for mental health research and service delivery. Around the world, Indigenous peoples have experienced marginalization, rapid culture change and absorption into a global economy with little regard for their needs or autonomy.
Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow
ISBN: 9781462552825
This is the authoritative presentation of motivational interviewing (MI), the powerful approach to facilitating change. MI originators William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick elucidate the four tasks of MI--engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning--and vividly demonstrate what they look like in action. A wealth of vignettes and interview examples illustrate the dos and don'ts of successful implementation in diverse contexts.
Overcome Trauma: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Healing and Moving Forward from Past Trauma and Adversity, Including Techniques for Processing Traumatic Memories, Building Resilience, and Finding Empowerment
ISBN: 9798889130550
A roadmap to recovery and empowerment. The first part of the book focuses on understanding trauma and its effects. You'll learn about the different types of trauma, the physical and emotional responses it triggers, and how it can impact your life long after the event has passed. With this understanding, you'll be better equipped to identify the signs of trauma and work towards healing. In the second part of the book, you'll find a wealth of techniques for processing traumatic memories and building resilience. You'll also discover practical strategies for coping with triggers and avoiding re-traumatization.
Substance and Non-Substance Related Addictions : A Global Approach
ISBN: 9783030848347
Begins by explaining the importance of integrating psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment by demonstrating the efficacy of this treatment model. Chapters dedicated to specific addiction disorders, including cocaine, opioids, gambling, food, and sex addictions. Also examines how addiction can differ among various neurobiological, genetic, socioeconomic, and age demographics.
Textbook of Addiction Treatment : International Perspectives
ISBN: 9783030363918
Presents an overview of the spectrum of addiction-related problems across different cultures around the globe.