Many individuals abuse drug or alcohol because they can change the way that people feel. Substance abuse (including alcohol) provides a means of avoiding uncomfortable emotions.
If we can accept all of our emotions as a normal part of everyday living - and know how to express them in an appropriate way - then we don't need to run from them by abusing drugs or alcohol. For those who think this sounds crazy, we can honestly say this is not - this is real.
Emotional skills can enhance any persons life. So whether you've ever abused drugs or alcohol or not, why not take a look through this section anyway. We're sure that you'll gain something. Click on the headings above - LEFT to RIGHT in order to work through this section.