We all have bad habits that can be annoying or bad for our health. These can be fairly harmless such as biting our nails or eating too much chocolate or they can be much more harmful to our health such as smoking, drinking too much alcohol or abusing drugs.

These more serious habits not only create problems of their own (for example, at work, in our relationships and with our health), but they make it harder for us to cope when other problems arise. This is because they prevent us from being physical strong and mentally clear to cope. Although bad habits may help to numb ourselves to our problems, they do not help in fixing the problem or in making it go away.

For more information or help with alcohol or drugs speak with your doctor or other health professional. Or check out the links below:

• Alcohol, Drugs, Spincal Cord Injury, and You
• Using Alcohol and Drugs after a Brain Injury
• Alcohol and Drug Foundation - Queensland
• Queensland service seeker directory - search for words like "drugs" or "alcohol" in your area
• Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia
• Ozcare - Alcohol and Drug Services

If you'd like help to quit smoking, again speak with your doctor or check the following link for more information:

• Quitline/Quitnow