under the Societies Act of Alberta at this time. In the 1970s, in response to increased illicit drug use in the 1960s, the Alberta Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission AADAC is established. On 1 January 1975, the AMA became a free standing voluntary organization, financially independent of the CPSA. See also Calgary Health Region Health care in Canada List of hospitals in Canada References External links The Alberta Medical Association University Hospital Foundation Calgary Childrens Hospital