Substance use
Alcohol, drugs and other substances, and paths toward change. 12 guides in 3 groups.
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Addiction basics
Recovery & family support
- Recovery & relapse: understanding itRecovery is not a straight line. Every step, and every new start, still counts.⏱ 7 min
📝 3› - Relapse prevention & setbacksWrite your map while the road is clear, so it is ready when the weather turns.⏱ 5 min
📝 4› - When someone you love uses substancesYou didn’t cause it, but your love and your skills can make a real difference, for them and for you.⏱ 3 min
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Substances
- Substance UseYou are a person first. Understanding comes before change, and help is always allowed.⏱ 14 min
📝 5› - Alcohol & your mindYou don’t have to label yourself to take a closer look. Small changes in drinking can bring real changes in how you feel.⏱ 4 min
📝 4› - Cannabis & mental healthClear, honest information about cannabis and your mind, without judgment, so you can make choices that protect you.⏱ 5 min
📝 4› - Vaping, nicotine & mental healthNicotine can feel like it calms you down, but it often keeps the stress going. You can break the cycle, one day at a time.⏱ 3 min
📝 4› - Opioids & mental healthOpioid use disorder is a health condition, not a character flaw. People recover every day.⏱ 3 min
📝 3› - Stimulants: cocaine & methThe high fades fast, but the brain can heal. Recovery from stimulants is real.⏱ 3 min
📝 3› - Caffeine, energy drinks & your mindA morning coffee can be a small joy. Knowing how caffeine affects your mood, sleep and nerves helps you keep it that way.⏱ 3 min
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