Module
Alcohol, cannabis, and stroke recovery — how to have a safe conversation
A harm-reduction, patient-friendly module to discuss alcohol/cannabis after stroke: safety, interactions (concept), falls risk, mood/sleep effects, and exact-copy questions for clinicians (no specific limits)
Secondary PreventionCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate12 minStandard (9–12)
Educational only
Educational only — substance use decisions must be individualized; discuss with clinicians/pharmacists.
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Call emergency services for new stroke symptoms, severe confusion, fainting, or serious falls.
What you'll learn
- Identify why alcohol/cannabis may affect recovery (falls, meds, mood)
- Prepare a non-judgmental disclosure script for clinicians
- Decide on a ‘pause or reduce’ plan while clarifying safety
Why it matters
- Falls
- Medication interactions
- Blood pressure
- Sleep/mood
Safer plan
- Pause initially
- Ask clinicians
- Track effects
Scripts
- Clinician conversation
- Safety plan
Practice check
Check your understanding
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