Addictions Awareness Week: A Community of Caring
The theme of this year’s National Addictions Awareness Week, running November 20th to 26th, is A Community of Caring. Addiction can make...
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Whether you're looking for information to help, or for help, we have you covered in our comprehensive resources section.
Whether you're looking for information to help, or for help, we have you covered in our comprehensive resources section.
ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE USE
About This Section
Substance use can vary widely from person to person, and can include alcohol, marijuana, and other legal and illegal substances. As well, not all substance use leads to severe consequences. For some, limited or moderate substance use or alcohol consumption is a personal choice that does not have a detrimental effect on their personal and work lives, but you may feel you need the resources to manage it. Below are some tools and articles to help you navigate what is helpful to you:
Resources
The Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service
Whether for yourself or someone you care about, find information, options, support, and referrals to a full range of counselling and treatment services across BC. Confidential, multilingual, free, and available 24/7. CALL +1 800 663 1441 or +1 604 660 9382
You & Substance Abuse
Stuff to think about, and ways to make positive changes. A workbook of activities and information to help you think about your own substance use.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Screening test to aid clinicians and others in identifying patients or self with alcohol problems.
Alcoholics Anonymous
A community of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Addiction
Identifying and understanding addiction. Information guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Saying When: How to Quit Drinking or Cut Down (iOS App)
A self-help program that has a proven track record to help, educate, and keep your concerns about your drinking private now in the format of a mobile app
Gamblers Anonymous
Understand and learn effective ways of coping with gambling problems for yourself or someone you know.
Here to Help
Quality information, resources, and a chance to learn new skills to help you cope with your addiction.
Stop Overdose BC
This page can assist you in navigating to information and services. This includes treatment and recovery options or ways to stay safer.
Narcotics Anonymous
A non-profit resource for help for those struggling with or know others with drug addictions
Health Link BC
Mental health and substance use related services and resources available to British Columbians.
