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Share drug education classes in Port Moody

Share Alcohol and Drug Program is hosting an education series that and runs on a number of Wednesday evenings starting up soon after a November hiatus.
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Share Alcohol and Drug Program is hosting an education series that and runs on a number of Wednesday evenings starting up soon after a November hiatus.

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.

There is no cost for this group. 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 7 to 8 p.m. on the second floor at Share, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. Sessions include:

• Dec. 7: Trauma and substance use — the possible effects of the influence of trauma on substance use.

• Dec. 14: Anger — understanding your anger and learning how to manage it more effectively.

• Jan. 4: Stress — learning how to cope with little and big problems without using.

• Jan. 11: Relapse prevention — discussion on the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of relapsing and what can be done.

• Jan. 18: Mental Illness, depression and addiction — understanding the links between the mental illness and substance misuse/abuse will be tonight’s goal.

• Jan. 25: Substance affected — how others misuse of alcohol and drugs affects us. How to help others.

• Feb. 1: Stage 2 recovery — life in the future.

For more information, call 604-936-3900.