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ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE USE

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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

Last Updated February 6, 2026

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.

Narcotics Anonymous

A non-profit resource for help for those struggling with or know others with drug addictions

BC Recovery services and treatment support

BC Reovery informaiton and resource links

Supporting People Who Use Substances

A quick guide for friends and family to help you understand and support someone who may be at risk of harm from alcohol, drugs and other substances

Recovery Coaching Manual: Knowledge and Skills

If your goal is to become a Recovery Coach the material in this manual will serve as an excellent start for your new career

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.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Vancouver

Information on the program and daily meetings

Opioid Treatment Access Line

Call 1-833-804-8111 between 9 am and 4 pm to connect with a doctor, nurse or healthcare worker who can prescribe opioid treatment medication that same day

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.

Video: Alternateive methode for alcohol recovery

Author and Journalist Katie Herzog describes her recovery story including a controversial new treatment for Alcohol Dependence

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