Share Family and Community Services is hosting an education series for those who are struggling with substance misuse/abuse or are concerned about their use.
The weekly sessions, held every Thursday and put on by Share Substance Use Services, will also help those people affected by others’ substance use.
There is no cost for this group. Each session will include a slide presentation, video and discussion; topics will vary from week to week as follows:
• Nov. 2: Alcohol — how dependence develops; managing use; effects of use during pregnancy; and driving while intoxicated will be discussed.
• Nov. 9: Marijuana — A second-class addiction? Use for medical purposes?
• Nov. 16: Trauma and substance use — the relationship between trauma and substance use.
• Nov. 23: Relapse prevention — discussion about the psychological, emotional & physical aspects of relapse, and relapse prevention safety planning.
• Nov. 30 Mental illness and addiction — understanding the links between mental illness and substance use.
• Dec. 7: Substance affected — how someone’s use of alcohol or drugs can affect others, and how to help others respectfully while practicing self-care.
• Dec. 14: Stage II recovery — sustaining substance use change into the future.
Sessions are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Share, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. For more information, call 604-936-3900.
