Healthcare Provider Resources

• Patients Helping Patients Understand Opioid Substitution Treatment
• Rapid Access to Consultative Expertise (RACELine)—Addiction Specialists
  Monday to Friday 0800-1700
  1 (877) 696-2131 or (604) 696-2131
  Note: This phone line is for physicians only.
• BC Alcohol and Drug Referral Service
  1 (800) 663-1441 or (604) 660-9382
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
• College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
• Government of BC
• Treatment Access Website
• Methadone Clinics Accepting New Patients
• Provincial Harm Reduction Program

Academic Resources

• Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine
• American Board of Addiction Medicine
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• International Nurses Society on Addictions
• International Society of Addiction Medicine
• California Society of Addiction Medicine
• Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence
• Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol
• College on Problems of Drug Dependence

Resources for People Who Use Drugs

Almost everyone uses psychoactive substances at some point in their life, such as prescription medications (to treat pain, to sleep, or reduce anxiety), legal non-medical drugs such as caffeine or alcohol, and, for many, cannabis or other illegal drugs. Some people can use these substances with some benefits and little harm, while others may find their use has become a negative force in their life. If you or someone you know needs help with substance use or addiction issues, links to more information, harm reduction supports, and treatment resources across the province are listed below. It is recommended to speak with your primary care provider about treatment options. Please note, the BCCSU does not provide direct patient care or treatment for substance use.

• Patients Helping Patients Understand Opioid Substitution Treatment
• Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service
  1 (800) 663-1441 or (604) 660-9382
• Health Link BC (Dial 8-1-1)
  8-1-1 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia. By calling 8-1-1, you can speak to a health services navigator, who can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietician, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist. Any one of these healthcare professionals will help you get the information you need to manage your health concerns, or those of your family.

Family

• Al-Anon Family Group Locator
• From Grief to Action
• Moms Stop the Harm
• Moms united and mandated to saving the lives of Drug Users (mumsDU)
• Nar-Anon Family Support Group Locator
• Parents Forever
• The Voice of the Family