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Supporting people who use substances - A brief guide for friends and family [English] Permalink Public

Helping people address their substance use involves helping them express and reach their goals. Anyone who has contact with people who may be using substances in harmful or risky ways has a unique opportunity to influence the way they think and feel about their use, and help them make changes to reduce the harms they are experiencing or causing in others. (English)

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Stress (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Stress is a physiological response of the body to any demand being placed upon it at any given time. When stress continues over a long period of time, the effects can compromise a person's physical and mental well-being. This pamphlet discusses the importance of understanding the source of stress, as well as coping and prevention strategies. (English) Colour

Substance Use: Safer Smoking [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet has tips on safe crack and crystal use including mouth care, what to expect when using crack or crystal and signs of overdose. (English) Colour

Substance Use: Safer Injecting [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet has tips on safe injecting, what to expect when using crack, cocaine or heroin and signs of overdose. (English) Colour

Substance Use: Overdose Survival Guide [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information on tips to save a life in the event of overdose. (English) Colour

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Substance Use: Signs of an Opioid Overdose (Large) [English] Permalink Public

Poster illustrating the signs of an opioid overdose and what to do. 2 sizes available. (English) Colour

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Disposing of Needles Safely [English] Permalink Public

Steps to guide safe community disposal of inappropriately discarded needles. (English) Colour

Safer Series Card - Screens [English] Permalink Public

Explains how screens are a safer alternative to using Brillo. Provides 3 safer ways to use in crackpipes. Also has support line numbers to call in British Columbia. (English) Colour

After Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) [English] Permalink Public

Care at home after electroconvulsive therapy. (English) Colour

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ElectroConvulsive Therapy (ECT) [English] Permalink Public

This treatment uses a small amount of electricity to produce a carefully controlled seizure in the brain. While we don’t know exactly how it works, the seizures change the chemicals in the brain, helping it to return to normal function. ECT is most often used to treat severe depression. It might be used when other treatments have not worked or when a mental illness needs to be treated right away. (English) Colour

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