Mental health and addictions in Creston, British Columbia
EKASS - Drugs and Their Category
Offered by East Kootenay Addiction Services Society - Creston
In short
A drug is any substance that causes a change in how people feel mentally, emotionally or physically.
- Who it is for
- Youth, Adults; Youth, Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Help with drinking or drugs, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, A fresh start
- Where
- 915 Pine St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0
- How to reach
- Contact through East Kootenay Addiction Services Society - Creston: (250) 428-3036 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
A drug is any substance that causes a change in how people feel mentally, emotionally or physically. Mood and other brain processes such as perception, attention, learning, memory, concentration and abstract thought can be impacted.
Drug and their effects depend on many factors, including dose, types of drugs used and their interaction, how the drug is taken and the bodys response to drugs that develop over time (tolerance, dependence, etc).
Drugs include both legal drugs (such as alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs such as anti-depressants and painkillers) and illegal drugs such as cocaine, speed and LSD. When discussing drugs it can be helpful to categorize drugs according to the effect they have on ones mind and body.
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Opioids
Depressives
Cannabis
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 428-3036, or use the website.
Listed in Creston, British Columbia.
915 Pine St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0
915 Pine St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0Creston, British Columbia
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