AVOIDING RISKY SUBSTANCES
Small, supportive changes add up over time.
What we consume affects our energy, sleep and overall well-being. Being aware of your habits, without judgment, is a helpful first step toward safer everyday routines.
Noticing when and why you reach for something builds awareness.
Try water, tea or an alcohol-free drink in social settings.
Decide in advance how you want to approach social situations.
Talking with someone you trust or a professional can help.
Try this in your daily life
Deciding in advance makes it easier to drink less or skip it altogether. Try these before your next event.
Guided by Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, which notes that drinking less is better and any reduction helps.
Alcohol, tobacco and other substances can affect sleep, stress, nutrition, activity and relationships. Looking at your lifestyle as a whole can help you understand patterns and choose changes that feel right for you.
Better lifestyle decisions begin with better awareness.
Avoiding risky substances is one of six connected lifestyle pillars in Wiser Health. Together, they build a picture of your everyday wellness.
A one-minute check-in helps you notice how you feel from day to day.
Keep a simple record of sleep, meals, water and activity.
Lifestyle Areas gives an overview of your habits in one place.
Browse articles and guides by lifestyle area, right from the app.
IN DEVELOPMENT
Our vision goes beyond recording everyday activities. We are developing Wiser Health into a more intelligent, personalized experience that helps people move from awareness to meaningful, lasting change.
Features in development are not yet available and may change.
Meaningful improvement doesn’t require changing everything at once. Try one achievable habit this week. Small actions can be a practical foundation for long-term well-being.
From our resources
Clear information and tools to understand and reduce alcohol use.
Free tools, a quit planner and provincial quit services.
Discover how Wiser Health brings lifestyle awareness and personalized wellness insights into one connected experience.
Wiser Health provides general wellness information and is not a medical service. It does not diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. Wiser Health is not an addiction treatment or recovery service. If you are concerned about substance use, speak with a qualified health professional.
