Drugs, Alcohol & Addictions
People use drugs and alcohol for a bunch of different reasons. Some people try using drugs and alcohol because they’re curious. Others do it because a friend offers them some. For some people, getting high or drunk will be fun and won’t do any harm. Sometimes drugs and alcohol are easily accessible – for a variety of reasons – so people don’t think much about using and do it just because they can.
Drugs and alcohol can be tried once, used regularly or because a person has become addicted. Some people approach drugs/alcohol like binge eaters approach food and binge until they can’t consume any more.
Knowledge is power – knowing the risks you face by using, and misusing drugs and alcohol is as important as studying for an exam or obeying traffic rules. Please take time to read the following pages to learn more about different sorts of drugs out there.
If you feel concerned about your own substance use, or a friends behaviour/actions/attitudes towards drugs, check out our resource section for helpful links.
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- From the blog: Smoking or Non-? (Apr. 4, 2010) - How to get youth to quit smoking, and a few web resources to help you quit.
- From the blog: This is drugs. This is your website on drugs. Any questions? (July 31, 2010) - Harm Reduction vs. Drug Prevention.