Alcohol, Smoking and Other Drugs

Alcohol, smoking, and other drug use can cause serious health issues.

Talking to your kids about alcohol and other drugs 

It's important to talk to your kids about alcohol and other drugs regularly and before there is an urgent need. If you need some tips, check out these resources.

• Drug guide for parents | Drug Free Kids Canada
• Parent Support Hub | Drug Free Kids Canada
• Talking with teenagers about drugs and alcohol | Health Canada

Strategies to address substance misuse

Learn more about evidence-based approaches to substance misuse and drug policy:

• CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
• Canadian drugs and substances strategy | Health Canada
• Substance use | Health Canada

Addiction services and supports

Huron Perth Public Health offers a needle exchange program and free naloxone kits and training to help people who use drugs.

There are a variety of resources available locally and provincially to help individuals experiencing drug and alcohol addiction. Below are a few. You can also speak to your primary care provider, call 2-1-1 or visit the 211 Ontario website for programs and services in the community.

• Al-Anon support for family members of people who use alcohol
• Alcoholics Anonymous support group for people who use alcohol
• CMHA Huron Perth Addiction and Mental Health Services  
• Connex Ontario mental health, addiction and problem gambling services
• Narcotics Anonymous support group for people who use drugs
• RehabNet.com help for addiction recovery