Managing alcohol, medication,
and drug use
- Pay attention to any change in your use of alcohol and/or drugs.
- Consult with a healthcare professional about safe ways to reduce anxiety, depression, muscle tension, and sleep difficulties.
- Correctly use prescription and over-the-counter medications as indicated.
- If you find that you have greater difficulty controlling alcohol/substance use since the hurricane, seek support in doing so.
- Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, and use your family and others for support.
- If you believe you have a problem with substance abuse, talk to your doctor or counselor about it.
- If you feel like using larger amounts of either prescribed or over-the-counter medications, consult a healthcare professional.
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If you have had an alcohol, medication, or drug problem
in the past
- Increase your attendance at substance abuse support groups.
- Talk with family and friends about supporting you to avoid use of alcohol or substances.
- If you are receiving disaster crisis counseling, talk to your counselor about your past alcohol or drug use.
- If you have a 12-Step sponsor or substance abuse counselor, talk to him or her about your situation.
- If you have been forced to move out of your local community, talk to disaster workers about helping to locate nearby alcohol or drug recovery groups, or ask
them to help organize a new support group.
- Increase your use of other supports that have helped you avoid relapse in the past
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