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Alcohol and Drug Education Banner. Light tomorrow with today. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning”

This course can help you:

  • recognize facts about drugs and alcohol
  • describe the mental and physical effects of drugs and alcohol
  • identify the ways people make and maintain change and the stages of change
  • locate resources to move forward

Select the Play Play Button Icon button to learn more about the Alcohol and Drug Education course.

Note: This course does not offer a “certificate of completion”
and is not designed to fulfill court requirements.

Although you may find this course helpful, it is not intended to replace treatment by a healthcare professional. For more information on how to access VA mental health services, visit:

VA Mental Health Services | Veterans Affairs

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If you are a Veteran in a crisis or you are concerned about a loved one.
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About the Course

Watch this short video to learn what this course offers. (1:15)

Access Narcan®

It is strongly recommended that people who use opioids or have any in their homes have Narcan® (also known as naloxone) on hand in case of accidental opioid overdose. Select here for more resources on how to get naloxone.

Treatment resources and other supports

Jump to the Resources section of the course to quickly access links.

Types of Substance Use

Jump to this page in the course to quickly review types of substance use.

What is a standard drink?

Jump to this page in the course to learn about safer levels of alcohol use.

Mutual Support Options

Jump to this page in the course to learn about the seven most common options for mutual support groups.

Stages of Change

Jump to this page in the course to review the stages of change.

Resources:

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Videos

Select here to view a list of all the videos available in the course.
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Quickly access or download shareable documents that accompany the course modules.
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Replay all the games and exercises in the course! Refresh the skills you learned.
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