Understanding Substance Use
Health is a state of total well-being—physical, mental and social—helping us both survive and thrive in our everyday lives.
Learn About MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly)
MDMA is a psychoactive (mind-altering) drug that affects how we think and behave. Ecstasy and molly are common names for the drug. MDMA is a stimulant that speeds up our breathing, heart rate, thoughts and actions. But it also is sometimes considered a hallucinogen since it can alter our senses and perceptions.
The Language We Use to Talk About Mental Health and Substance Use
Words matter. They impact the assumptions we make about others, the way we understand someone else’s experiences, and the value we place on others.
MDMA and other club drugs
MDMA, also known as molly or ecstasy, is a stimulant that speeds up your breathing, heart rate, thoughts and actions. But it also is sometimes considered a hallucinogen since it can alter your senses and perceptions. Whenever you choose to use MDMA, it is helpful to know what steps you can take to ensure that our use is the least harmful possible.
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Treatments: What Works?
It seems like everyone has an opinion when it comes to treatments for mental health or substance use problems. To add to the confusion, it isn’t always obvious who is basing their opinions on real evidence and who is not. And while we often hear people talk about evidence-based treatments, it’s also clear that complementary and alternative medicine approaches are helpful for some.
Learn about Clubbing and the Dance Music Scene
The term “clubbing” refers to taking part in nightlife and the dance music scene, particularly clubs, raves and dance parties. Alcohol and other drugs may be used by party- and club-goers who enjoy the psychoactive (mind-altering) effects while dancing and socializing.
Learn About GHB, Ketamine and Rohypnol Reference List
The list below provides the references to the research studies discussed in Learn About GHB, Ketamine and Rohypnol.
Learn About GHB, Ketamine and Rohypnol
GHB, ketamine and Rohypnol are psychoactive (mind-altering) substances that affect how we think and behave. GHB and Rohypnol are depressants that slow down our heart rate, breathing, thoughts and actions. Ketamine is a hallucinogen that alters awareness, senses and perceptions. It also increases our heart rate and blood pressure.
Learn About MDMA Reference List
The list below provides the references to the research studies discussed in Learn About MDMA.
Finding the Right Help - Navigating the System
While it's common to talk about the mental health system, the system isn’t a singular entity. The system might include primary care, mental health, substance use, housing, income assistance, and justice. They are not always accessed the same way, through similar gatekeepers.
