You and Substance Abuse, from heretohelp

Substance us is part of the human condition. That is, people around the world have been using tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and other drugs for various “human reasons” for thousands of years. Like all things involving humans, substance use is complex (not just “good” or “bad”) and has the potential to both help and harm.

What’s more, the effects of using substances are not uniform but unique to each individual. Ever wonder about your unique relationship with substances? Ever question your attitudes and actions related to substances? If so, read on. This booklet was developed to help you better understand your relationship with the substances you use.