Substance use comes up in our daily life more than we might think – for prescriptions, recreation or traditional uses. This section will give you an overview of substance use and different stages of use. It also has information on how to reduce the harm from using.
There are many types of substances including alcohol, depressants, hallucinogens, opioids and stimulants. Each have varying effects that can cause reactions, and require different ways to reduce harm when taking them. Read this section to learn about the types of substances and how each can affect the human body. Find out what to do to keep yourself safe if an overdose happens.
Start here to find out more about anxiety.
Learn about the thoughts, feelings, behaviours and physical symptoms connected to anxiety.
In this section, you’ll find some helpful tips on how to support a friend if you’re concerned about their substance use.
Dating violence can happen to anyone – on a date or in an intimate, romantic, or sexual relationship. It can look like many different things. If you think you might be in an abusive relationship with someone you are dating, explore this section for information and resources.
When you think about what you want to do for a career it can be stressful. Being informed is the first step to figuring out what you may want to do.
