Cannabis
Learn how cannabis can affect your health, ways to lower risks if you choose to use it, and important information for driving, pregnancy, parenting and safer use.
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Acknowledging loss, empowering change: International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. As this day approaches, it’s an opportunity to take a collective pause to acknowledge and remember the lives lost in our…
Substance Harm Information & Education Dashboard
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s Substance Harm Information & Education Dashboard (SHIELD) allows users to explore the most recent information regarding substance use…
Alcohol
Learn about alcohol’s health and safety risks, tips to reduce harm and local supports if you or someone you know needs help.
Addiction and Stigma
Addiction is a health issue. Learn what stigma is, how it harms people who use substances and simple ways everyone can help reduce stigma.
Youth Substance Use
Find services, supports and trusted resources to help parents and caregivers talk with youth about substance use.
Guelph Overdose Prevention Site Evaluation: Key Findings
The Overdose Prevention Site (OPS)* offers: A safe, legal place to use drugs Harm reduction supplies (e.g., needles, naloxone) Response to overdose On-site nurse and peer support…
Substance Use, Addictions & Related Behaviours Teaching Resources
Teachers play an important role in educating students about substance use, addictions and related behaviours. Prevention messages are most effective when shared with students early…
Results of the 2024 WDG Community Alcohol Survey
Background In 2024, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health conducted an online community survey to explore alcohol-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours among…
2024 Well-Being and Health Youth Survey Results at a Glance
Download a pdf version. The 2024 WHY Survey results are available in multiple languages. Choose a language below to download a pdf in your preferred language. Amharic Arabic…