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Drugs and alcohol

Substance use can impact young people in different ways—some may experiment for a short time, while others might develop long-term problems. It can lead to difficulties with the law, work, money, and education. Being informed is important, and there are useful resources available on the websites below. If you need support, consider talking to your GP, a trusted friend or family member, college support staff, or a professional for advice.

There is also information available on www.kooth.com and local support is available in Sheffield:

https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/1625-outreach

Drink aware

Alcohol is one of the few legal drugs and is the most used because drinking is part of our culture. Drinkaware offers facts and advice on safe drinking, plus self-tests to check if your drinking is safe or risky.

Go to drinkaware.co.uk

Drugs and me

tific info on the pros and cons of different drugs. While many mind-altering drugs are illegal in the UK, some are legal in other countries, like cannabis and LSD in the Netherlands. If you’re thinking of traveling abroad to try them legally, Drugs and Me gives advice on how to stay safe and highlights the risks involved.

Go to drugsand.me

Know the Score

Whether you’ve taken drugs, are thinking of taking them, or are just curious and want to know more, it’s important to know the real facts about drugs.

Go to knowthescore.info

FRANK - drugs advice line

One of the most well known drugs advice lines in the UK, if you or someone you know needs help, FRANK offers free advice on where and how you can receive the help you need.

Go to talktofrank.com

CREW

CREW neither condemn nor condone drug use: we exist to reduce harm, challenge perceptions and help people make positive choices about their use of cannabis, stimulant and other social drugs and sexual health by providing non-judgemental, credible and up to date information and support.

Go to crew.scot