Why do people use alcohol and drugs despite the harm?

Imogen Blood looks at the various reasons behind alcohol and drug use despite potential harm.  These can include relieving boredom, being sociable and as a way of dealing with stress and depression.

Length: 3 minutes.

Talking points

This video looks at:

• The reasons behind alcohol and drug use.
• how alcohol can be used as a tool to escape a stressful situation at home or works.
• The impact of addiction.

This recorded webinar provides practical examples of how practitioners can work positively with people affected by addiction. It aims to build the confidence of practitioners in meeting the needs of people with addiction and their families.

Reflective questions

Here are reflective questions to stimulate conversation and support practice.

1. What might be behind the alcohol use of the people you are working with?
2. How does understanding these reasons affect the conversations you might have with people?