Alcohol and Substance Use Education

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If you are in need of immediate substance use treatment, call TELUS Health at 844-584-1027, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.

ALCOHOL USE

Whether you’re just now considering making a change in your alcohol use or are ready to take the first step, take a look at these helpful resources.

Not sure if you’re ready to make a change?  Consider these suggestions in the meantime:

  • Keep track of how often and how much you’re drinking.
  • Notice how drinking affects you.
  • Make or remake a list of pros and cons about changing.
  • Deal with other priorities that may be in the way.
  • Ask for support from your counselor, doctor, a friend, or someone else you trust.
  • Check out these various alcohol calculators to determine the
    • strength of your drink
    • Blood Alcohol Level
    • cost to your per week, month or year. 

Are you ready to change your drinking?
If so, choose whether to cut down or quit, and make a change plan.
Don’t be surprised if you continue to have mixed feelings. You may need to remake your decision several times before becoming comfortable with it.

Ready to cut back? 


CANNABIS USE

Cannabis affects everyone differently. If you choose to use cannabis, here are some suggestions to take care of yourself.

Need to take a Cannabis Tolerance Break?
This T-Break guide can help! A printable version is also available.