What is substance use?

Substance use:

The term “substance use” refers to the use of drugs or alcohol, and includes substances such as cigarettes,illegal drugs, prescription drugs, inhalants and solvents.

A substance use problem occurs when using alcohol or other drugs causes harm to you or to others. Substance use problems can lead to addiction.

Anyone, at any age or any stage of their life can have a substance use problem. It is important to know that no matter how you are feeling, you are not alone.

There is help out there. The links below contain useful information about a wide range of topics regarding substance use and its effects on yourself and the people around you.

Individual, family and small group counselling is available to people of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and other drug use by calling the 24-hour BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service.

Causes of substance use: 

The exact cause of substance use disorder is not known. A person’s genes, the action of the drug, peer pressure, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and environmental stress can all be factors.

Many who develop a substance use problem have depression, attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, or another mental problem. A stressful or chaotic lifestyle and low self-esteem are also common.

Children who grow up seeing their parents using drugs may have a high risk of developing substance use problem later in life for both environmental and genetic reasons.

Commonly used substances include:

Opiates and other narcotics are powerful painkillers that can cause drowsiness, and sometimes intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, excitement, and joy.

These include heroin, opium, codeine, and narcotic pain medicines that may be prescribed by a doctor or bought illegally. 

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