Share Alcohol and Drug Program is hosting a new education series that kicks off June 1 and runs on Wednesday evenings through August.
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:
• June 1: Use, misuse, abuse — gain a better understanding of substances.
• June 8: Medical aspects and effects of alcohol and drug abuse. What happens to the body and mind under the influence.
• June 15: Alcohol — how dependence develops; controlled using, and effects on pregnant women. Also you will learn briefly about drinking, drugs and driving.
• June 22: Cocaine and crystal meth — the struggle to recover, and what long-term recovery looks like.
• June 29: Marijuana — a second class addiction?
• July 6: Heroin and other common depressants/opiates — addiction, struggle and recovery.
• July 13: Trauma and substance use — the possible effects of the influence of trauma on substance use.
• July 20: Anger — understanding your anger and learning how to manage it more effectively.
• July 27: Stress — learning how to cope with little and big problems without using.
• Aug. 3: Relapse prevention — discussion on the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of relapsing and what can be done.
• Aug. 10: Mental Illness, depression and addiction — understanding the links between the mental illness and substance misuse/abuse will be tonight’s goal.
• Aug. 17: Substance affected — how others misuse of alcohol and drugs affects us. How to help others.
• Aug. 24: Stage 2 recovery — life in the future.
For more information, call 604-936-3900.
