ABSTRACT
In this chapter, we will consider your own use of alcohol and drugs. In order to understand the nature and reasons behind the use of alcohol and drugs, you will need first to understand your own ‘dependence’ on psychoactive substances and other things. You need also to be more aware of your own attitude towards substance misusers. Understanding why individuals become dependent on alcohol or drugs may enable you to have a more positive attitude (feeling, thinking and behaviour) about substance misusers and help them to change their behaviour.
