Key Definitions:
Substance use disorder: Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences
Recovery: The process of improving physical, psychological, and social well-being and health after having suffered from a substance use disorder.
Harm Reduction: Policies, programs and practices that aim to reduce the harms associated with the use of alcohol or other drugs.
Naloxone: A lifesaving medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose
Mental Health: Mental health is a person's emotional and psychological well-being. It influences how we think, feel, handle life's challenges, and connect with others.
Help: Support, services, or treatment for mental health or substance use challenges.
Treatment: Professional services and support that help people manage mental health or substance use challenges and improve their overall well-being.
Stigma: When people are treated differently, judged, or viewed negatively because they have a mental health or substance use challenge.
Support Group: A group where people with similar mental health or substance use experiences and challenges come together to share, learn, and support one another.
Co-Occurring Disorders: When a person experiences both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time.
