Seeking professional help and developing healthy coping strategies are far more effective in managing pain and emotional distress. Remember, there are always safer alternatives to drug use for ...
U.S. overdose deaths declined in 2023 in a recent report, according to the CDC. Locally, those on the front lines of addiction hope to continue that trend.
Most programs include: Stress is a known trigger for drug use. Managing stress in healthy ways means finding new ways of coping that don’t involve drugs. To cope with stress, try to: Focus on taking ...
Footnote 40 People who use substances may also receive poorer quality health care services or engage in harmful behaviours or coping methods (e.g. avoidance of health care or more or more frequent ...