Substance Abuse Education

Understand your relationship with substances and build a plan.

An educational course on substance use patterns, triggers, coping skills, and relapse prevention — not a treatment program, but a solid starting point.

Educational course — not therapy, medical treatment, or legal advice. Check with the court, agency, or program that asked you to take a course to confirm it accepts this one.

What the 24 lessons cover

1. 1Introduction to Understanding Substance Use
2. 2How Substances Affect the Brain and Body
3. 3Recognizing Patterns of Risky Use
4. 4Honest Self-Assessment: Moving Past Denial and Minimizing
5. 5Triggers and High-Risk Situations
6. 6Understanding Craving and the Cycle of Use
7. 7Alcohol: Facts, Risks and Common Myths
8. 8Common Drug Categories: Effects and Risks
9. 9Stress, Anxiety, Low Mood and Substance Use
10. 10The Impact on Relationships and Family
11. 11The Impact on Work, School and Responsibilities
12. 12Legal and Health Consequences
13. 13Building Motivation for Change
14. 14Setting Goals: Reducing Use or Stopping
15. 15Coping Skills to Replace Substance Use
16. 16Refusal Skills and Peer Pressure
17. 17Building a Support System
18. 18Understanding Relapse Without Shame
19. 19Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan
20. 20Healthy Routines: Sleep, Nutrition and Movement
21. 21Rebuilding Trust with Others
22. 22When and How to Seek Professional Treatment
23. 23Resources and Next Steps
24. 24Your Personal Plan and Moving Forward

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