Substance Use Resources for Health Care Professionals
Substance Use Resources
Lambton Public Health provides access to a range of non-judgmental services to help individuals reduce the risk of substance-related harms and other health issues.
Alcohol
Evidence-informed guidance and tools to help individuals manage their alcohol consumption.
Screening Tools:
• Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) Screening Tools
Brief Intervention:
• CCSA Brief Intervention Resources
Guidance:
• CCSA Guidance on Alcohol & Health
• Women and Alcohol
Referral & Treatment Resources:
• CCSA Alcohol Use Disorder Resources
• CCSA Downloadable Resources Related to Alcohol
• Rethink Your Drinking
Cannabis
Evidence-informed guidance and tools to help individuals manage their cannabis consumption.
Screening:
• CUDIT-R Cannabis Use Disorder Test
Brief Intervention:
• Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines for Adults
• Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines for Youth
Referral & Resources:
• CAMH
• CCSA Downloadable Resources Related to Cannabis
Mental Health
The link between mental health and substance use is recognized.
Screening tools for Mental Health:
• GAD screening tool
• CAMH Depression tool
For more local support visit: Age-Friendly Sarnia Lambton
Opioids – Harm Reduction Program & Naloxone Kits
The Harm Reduction Program at Lambton Public Health provides access to a range of non-judgmental services to help reduce the risk of blood-borne infections, overdose, and other health issues.
For information on programs and services through Lambton Public Health:
Harm Reduction Program – Overdose Kits, Syringes, Sharps Box, Condoms
Resources:
• Naloxone Training Guide
• LPH Community Sharps Bins
• Lambton County Sharps Locations
• Safe Disposal
• I found a sharp
Tobacco
All patients who smoke should be encouraged to quit and offered support for quitting on every encounter with a health care professional.
Tobacco Screening & Assessment:
• CAMH Smoking Cessation Toolkit
Tobacco Brief Intervention:
• Lower Risk Nicotine Use Guidelines
Tobacco Referral & Resources:
• Lambton Public Health Quit Smoking Supports
• Smokers’ Helpline
Vaping and Nicotine Products
Support patients who want to quit vaping and tobacco products.
Vaping Screening & Assessment
• CAMH – Vaping E-Cigarette Evidence-Informed Guidance on Harms and Benefits
• CAMH – Summary of Recommendations – Health Impacts of E-Cigarettes
• CAMH – Vaping Cessation Guidance Resource
• Health Canada – Consider the Consequences of Vaping
Vaping Referral & Resources
• CAMH – Patient Resources
• QUASH – Youth Vaping Cessation
• Quit Vaping Supports for Youth/Young Adults
Vaping Referral & Resources
• Nicotine Products and Youth Access