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Heroin English PDF \| More Fact Sheets Heroin is made from the chemical processing of morphine, a drug derived from the Papaver somiferum plant (opium poppy). The plant has been cultivated for thousands of years in ancient civilizations in Europe and Asia. Today, Afghanistan is the world’s largest producer. read more
Anxiety Disorders Anxiety is our body’s response to stress and danger, but in today’s world most of the ‘dangers’ we face day to day are not ones we can fight with our fists or run away from easily. read more
A Safe Night Out English PDF \| More Fact Sheets Every time you head out to a bar or club for an evening, you put yourself at risk of alcohol-related harm as a result of your drinking, or the drinking of others. While your safest option is to abstain from drinking and avoid places where people are being served liquor, there are ways to have a safe night out... read more
Evaluating Mental Health and Substance Use Information English PDF \| Other Languages \| More Fact Sheets With all of the information coming at us these days, it can be hard to filter out what is good information and what information isn’t so good. This is especially true when it comes to information about mental health and substance use. On this page: Mental health and substance use... read more
Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Mental Health Issue Our experiences in childhood play a big part in shaping our health and well-being throughout our lives. Sexual abuse in childhood can leave scars that can last for a long time. But many cases are never reported. read more
Finding Help for Alcohol and Other Drug Problems English PDF \| More Fact Sheets It isn’t easy admitting to having a problem with alcohol or other drugs. It can be equally difficult to accept that a family member or friend has a substance use problem. But most people would agree that ignoring a problem won’t make it go away. The only way to deal with a substance use problem is to make positive... read more
Psychosis English PDF \| Other Languages \| More Fact Sheets What do you think of when you hear the word “psychotic?” Some people are scared of psychosis because of the way it’s shown on TV or in the movies. In real life, though, psychosis is a serious and disabling mental health condition—but it is treatable and many people recover after only one episode... read more
Alcohol English PDF \| More Fact Sheets On this page: What is alcohol? How does alcohol work? Why do people drink alcohol? What are the risks and health effects of drinking alcohol? When is drinking alcohol a problem? Is drinking alcohol legal? What to do if you or someone you know is experiencing a problem with alcohol read more
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults English PDF \| Other Languages \| More Fact Sheets Everyone feels distracted and restless at times. For the most of us, the feelings pass and we can easily get back to work. Some people struggle with these problems for many years. Some don’t realize they have an illness until their child has similar problems and is diagnosed with attention-deficit/... read more
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The Road Ahead: A Guidebook for Parents of Young Teens about alcohol and other drugs English PDF \| More Fact Sheets Getting familiar with teen territory Chances are you’re noticing changes as your child becomes a teenager. You might even be thinking back to when you were approaching the teen years to remember what it felt like. Do you recall how you felt about your... read more
You and Substance Use: Stuff to think about... and ways to make changes 2011 \| 32 pages \| Table of contents \| Download PDF Download the toolkit: You and Substance Use What you'll find in the toolkit In a friendly, non-judgemental, plain-language style, this resource uses the best information from research to guide you through the process of understanding more about the role of alcohol or other drugs... read more
Coping with Depression in Pregnancy A cognitive behaviour therapy-based self-management guide for women This workbook has been contributed to HeretoHelp by our partners at the BC Reproductive Mental Health Program of BC Mental Health and Addiction Services. We highly recommend this resource for women wanting to learn self-help skills to prevent and manage depression during... read more
From Grief to Action’s Coping Kit English PDF \| More Fact Sheets When Addiction Hits Home A toolkit by From Grief to Action This toolkit is for parents or caregivers who are dealing with a son or daughter’s substance use. It’s a helpful tool whether you’re concerned about a loved one’s early, experimental substance use or are concerned about a more serious substance use... read more
Cannabis Use and Youth: A parent's guide English PDF \| Reference List \| More Fact Sheets Everywhere you turn today, it seems somebody is talking about cannabis. Some of the information we hear about cannabis is conflicting, making it hard to understand the ways it may affect our children. Is it addictive? Does it cause psychosis? Is it really a medicine? What will happen if my child... read more
Managing Anxiety Disorders 2003 \| 46 pages \| Table of contents \| Download PDF \| Also available in Slovenian How we cope with the symptoms of anxiety disorders on a daily basis plays a huge role in determining our current and future symptoms. When a person is informed and educated about their anxiety disorder(s), they are often more able to keep the symptoms in check and... read more
Housing Challenges in Northern BC and the Value of Support At the not-for-profit Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Housing Society, we see people coming in with housing applications on a daily basis. Their stories are all different, yet their basic needs are similar. read more
Youth Detox—and a Taste of Healthy Home Life Over the past three years I have been working at a detox facility for youth, located in south Vancouver. Unlike the clinical setting of a medical detox, ours is referred to as a “social detox”—there are no nurses on the premises and the resource is located in a residential neighbourhood. The house is inconspicuous—it could... read more
The Fifth Pillar—Housing We are parents brought together through our children, who have struggled with drug addiction and are now young adults. The experience, frustration, sadness and wisdom we’ve gained over the years led us to form the non-profit support and advocacy group called From Grief to Action (FGTA). read more
Epic 'Fail' I am an urban gypsy: born in Islamabad, raised in Hong Kong, educated in New York City. Seven years ago I zigzagged my way from Le Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montreal to Vancouver’s West End. read more

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