Seek Treatment for Misuse

Getting support for misuse can mean different things to different people, from cutting back to stopping completely. If you notice a problem in your use or someone else’s, it’s time to reach out for help. For more information about alcohol, click here

Drinking in the Evenings to Relax

Having one or two beers or glasses of wine each night may not lead to a substance use disorder, but it can lead to poor sleep, irritability, short tempers, fighting with spouses, and generally not feeling well in the mornings. Drinking less can help you feel better.

Drinking to Cope

Although alcohol is often portrayed as relaxing, it is not the best choice when feeling angry, stressed, or even depressed. Reach out for support that can help you address those challenges in a healthier way.

Drinking Influences Youth

When children and teens see their parents and other adults misuse alcohol, they are more likely to misuse themselves. The example you set can stick with kids for the rest of their lives.

Drinking and Pregnancy

Drinking while pregnant affects the fetus through the placenta, and can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). No amount of alcohol is safe to consume while pregnant, and there is no safe time to drink during pregnancy. If you are pregnant and need help stopping drinking, reach out for support.

Seek Treatment for Misuse

Getting support for misuse can mean different things to different people, from cutting back to stopping completely. If you notice a problem in your use or someone else’s, it’s time to reach out for help. For more information about alcohol, click here

Teen Marijuana Use

It’s important to talk to your teen about marijuana use early because it is becoming more socially acceptable to use but, it can harm brains that are still developing. These effects include permanent effects on memory, learning, and attention, which can have a lifelong impact on educational and professional possibilities.

Use with Caution

Marijuana today is a lot stronger than in the past. Don’t mix marijuana with any prescribed medications. Go slowly when consuming edibles, do not drive while under the influence, and be aware of your personal safety while using.

Marijuana Use Can Affect Your Brain

Routine marijuana use can increase the risk of some mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and suicide.

Marijuana Use and Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

There is no safe amount of marijuana use while pregnant or breastfeeding. The active chemical in marijuana, THC, gets passed to the baby through the placenta and breastmilk. This can lead to negative outcomes like low birth weight and limited brain development.

Teen Marijuana Use

It’s important to talk to your teen about marijuana use early because it is becoming more socially acceptable to use but, it can harm brains that are still developing. These effects include permanent effects on memory, learning, and attention, which can have a lifelong impact on educational and professional possibilities.