Want to manage your alcohol and drug use during COVID-19?
In Aotearoa, we're living with COVID-19 in the community once again. Here's how to manage your alcohol and drug use during this time.
Remember:
- Focus on what you can do – you don’t have to be perfect right now.
- Stay connected with people who care about you.
- Alcohol and other drug support services are still available.
- Be careful with hygiene – wash hands and don’t share equipment. Where you use, what you use, and what you use with all need to be clean.
While COVID-19 Alert Levels 2 and 3 are in place, consider changing how you use alcohol and other drugs. During these times, your use can impact you and those around you more than usual.
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Prevent problems
There are things you can do to prevent your alcohol and other drug use from causing additional problems.
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Reduce the risk of overdose
Look after your wellbeing by learning how to avoid an overdose.
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Set limits
Think about what limits you might want to set for your drinking or other drug use.
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Talk with others
Talking with other people about your drinking and other drug use can help.
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Stay safer in public
Good hygiene when leaving your bubble to buy supplies prevents the spread of Covid-19.
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Take a break
You might experience cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Learn how to prepare for and manage them here.
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Stay in recovery
Higher alert levels can mean doing things differently to stay in recovery. Check out these tips.
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Support someone else
You may be supporting someone in your household or in another bubble where you can't meet in person. Check out these tips.