Share Alcohol and Drug Program is hosting a free education series that and runs on a number of Thursday evenings starting through the end of June.
The program is open to everyone in the community and offers information for those who are struggling with substance misuse/abuse or are concerned about their use. It will also help those people affected by others’ substance use.
Topics will vary from week to week (see outline below), with the format consisting of a video, a brief presentation, and open discussion. Sessions run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second floor at Share, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. Sessions include:
• April 20: Alcohol — how dependence develops; controlled using, and effects on pregnant women. Also you will learn briefly about drinking, drugs and driving.
• April 27: Cocaine and crystal meth — the struggle to recover, and what long-term recovery looks like.
• May 4: Marijuana — a second class addiction?
• May 11: Heroin and other common depressants/opiates — addiction, struggle and recovery.
• May 18: Trauma and substance use — the possible effects of the influence of trauma on substance use.
• May 25: Anger — understanding your anger and learning how to manage it more effectively.
• June 1: Stress — learning how to cope with little and big problems without using.
• June 8: Relapse prevention — discussion on the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of relapsing and what can be done.
• June 15: Mental Illness, depression and addiction — understanding the links between the mental illness and substance misuse/abuse will be tonight’s goal.
• June 22: Substance affected — how others misuse of alcohol and drugs affects us. How to help others.
• June 29: Stage 2 recovery — life in the future.
For more information, call 604-936-3900.
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