High Stress Coping and Substance Use: A Toxic Combination

High Stress Coping and Substance Use: A Toxic Combination

Coping with life stressors, be it health issues, economic stability, or family well-being, can be especially difficult for some. Circumstances around managing life challenges can increase stress and the potential for substance use as a perceived “buffer.”

This interactive dialogue will look at how chronic stress can alter brain chemistry and make individuals more susceptible to substance use. It will further review stress-reducing activities for healthy ways of managing stress and its impact on wellness.

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