Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
Many people fear violence, particularly violence that seems random or unpredictable. We often deal with this fear by avoiding people or… read more
While no substance is completely safe, people who use substances can reduce the risks of some harms.
Safer Cannabis Use: Cannabis, hash, hash Oil
Reduce your risk of lung problems and mental… read more
Reduce your risk of bad trips (scary and stressful experiences), injuries from falls or accidents, and mental health problems
Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
On… read more
Reduce your risk of burns, infections, disease, overdose, nutrition problems and dehydration
Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
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You and safer smoking… read more
Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
Reduce your risk of infections, disease and overdose
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If you're crushing and adding water to… read more
Reduce your risk of problems related to drinking too much, too often or in risky environments
Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
You and safer drinking
When you enjoy… read more
Reduce your risk of lung problems, mental health problems and legal issues
Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
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A health promotion perspective
Authors: Trudy Norman, PhD and Dan Reist, MTh, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
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Health promotion and substance use
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Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
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What is childhood sexual abuse?
Who does it affect?
How does childhood sexual abuse affect adult well-… read more
These booklets are written in plain, clear language to help anyone learn more about mental health and mental illness.
Mental health is the way that you think, feel and act. Good mental health… read more
