Funded by
The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton
General Information
Welcome to drugfreesarnialambton.com
Sarnia-Lambton Drug Strategy - Approach to Alcohol and Other Drugs In Our Community
- produced by the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton, September 2007
A complex mix of government, institutions and community-based organizations currently deliver a wide range of substance use programs and services but there was no designated lead for this issue and no co-ordinated plan or approach in Sarnia-Lambton. The United Way took this lead which resulted in the development of the first Sarnia-Lambton Drug Strategy. This comprehensive, county wide strategy sets out how we agree to work together to respond in a more effective manner and be proactive to more effectively prevent the abuse of alcohol and drugs in our community. This website is one step in addressing the recommendations contained in the Strategy.
Coming Events!
Fam-A-Palooza - August 7th, 2010
Join the crowd! List two things you would say if someone offered you drugs?
These girls responded:
Abigail - age 6- No, it makes your teeth yellow!
Ava - age 4-No, you can get sick!
Unbelievable!
Everyday I learn something new about substance use and abuse and all the problems it creates. I also get to learn about some pretty incredible, shocking, disgusting, and UNBELIEVABLE facts about substance use!!! Here is what I've recently learned:
Did you know??
Binge Drinking is one of the biggest problems in Lambton County. An article in Reader's Digest gives you an inside look of "The Perils of Binge Drinking.
http://www.readersdigest.ca/mag/2005/09/drinking.php
Check out how much impaired driving will cost you!!
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired/part2.shtml#cost
Problems with Drugs, Alcohol, Problem Gambling or Mental Health? ConnexOntario now provides help via Webchat. A professional will provide you with current information about the programs and services available in your area!!
www.connexontario.ca/help
Don't Forget Your Medicine Cabinet
Did you know that unused, expired or improperly stored medications stockpiled in your home can be a major source of danger to your family and even the environment?
Here are some steps you can take to ensure you have safe and effective medications in your medicine cabinet:
- Store your medication in a large tupperware container in a cool, dry place out of reach of children and pets.
- Do not throw your medication down the drain or in the garbage
- Take your unused or expired medications to your local pharmacy for environmentally safe disposal.
- Always fill your prescriptions at the same pharmacy. This will help minimize the risk of meds being taken in unsafe combinations.
- Keep medication in its original labeled container so you know what is in the bottle, it's expiry date, and how to use it.
- When in doubt speak to a pharmacist about the dos and dont's of cleaning your medicine cabinet.
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