What are the negative effects of using substances?
There are both negative short and long-term effects of substance use. Use of substances like tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs are detrimental to one’s well being and can be fatal.
This collection of substance use infographics will help you know more about the ill effects of substances not only on your body but on your life!
What are strategies to prevent relapse
Recovering from dependence on alcohol or another drug is a process that can take time. Lapse or relapse is part of the recovery journey and is a gradual process. Lapse is the initial drink or drug use after not drinking or using while relapse is a return to uncontrolled using.
This collection of relapse prevention infographics will help you identify and practice the strategies you can use to avoid using again.
Don’t Smoke, Avoid Alcohol, Say No to Drugs
Learn more about the Priority Area for Substance Abuse through these videos.