If you are thinking about changing your use, it can help to decide what you want to achieve.
That might be:
- using less often;
- avoiding a particular substance;
- stopping mixing substances;
- reducing high-risk situations;
- getting through a period without using;
- stopping completely;
- getting specialist treatment.
You do not have to have a perfect plan before asking for help.
A specialist service can help you think through what is safe and realistic.