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Health - Drugs and Alcohol
We’re all bound to come across some sort of drug in our lives and it’s a term that covers a huge range of substances - anything from an aspirin to cocaine in fact. Some drugs are legal, some not, some can be deadly, and whilst others do less damage they all carry a risk.
And don’t forget about the everyday ones, the ones we see people using all the time - cigarettes and alcohol are still drugs.
Smoking might be legal but you can’t buy cigarettes until you’re 18 and the dangers are very real. So if you have started smoking the best thing you can do for your health is give up now!
Alcohol is also legal but it can be illegal to buy and drink alcohol under 18. So you need to know the law. Alcohol affects everyone differently so be aware of how much you’re drinking and what it does to you - drinking too much can lead to loss of consciousness, alcoholic poisoning and, in the long term, serious liver, heart and stomach problems
Remember, just because your mates say something is safe, it doesn’t mean they are right: find out for yourself, have an opinion and make your own decisions - remember it’s your life!
For information and advice on the effects and risks associated with taking drugs, or if you're worried about someone else, visit www.talktofrank.com or phone 0800 77 66 00.
The BBC Surgery website also contains lots of information on drink and drugs.
Alcohol Concern is the UK body that supports people with any issues they may have with alcohol abuse. Visit their website at www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
To find your nearest 'NHS Stop Smoking’ service go to NHS Stop Smoking. Check out their
Giving up smoking website or have a look on
Quit
If you think you might have a problem with drugs of any kind, GET HELP NOW!
Talk to Frank on 0800 77 66 00
Call Alcoholics Anonymous on 0845 769 7555
Call Drinkline on 0800 917 8282
Or phone Quitline (for smoking) on 0800 00 22 00
And don’t forget about the everyday ones, the ones we see people using all the time - cigarettes and alcohol are still drugs.
Smoking might be legal but you can’t buy cigarettes until you’re 18 and the dangers are very real. So if you have started smoking the best thing you can do for your health is give up now!
Alcohol is also legal but it can be illegal to buy and drink alcohol under 18. So you need to know the law. Alcohol affects everyone differently so be aware of how much you’re drinking and what it does to you - drinking too much can lead to loss of consciousness, alcoholic poisoning and, in the long term, serious liver, heart and stomach problems
Remember, just because your mates say something is safe, it doesn’t mean they are right: find out for yourself, have an opinion and make your own decisions - remember it’s your life!
Check out the following sites:
For information and advice on the effects and risks associated with taking drugs, or if you're worried about someone else, visit www.talktofrank.com or phone 0800 77 66 00.
The BBC Surgery website also contains lots of information on drink and drugs.
Alcohol Concern is the UK body that supports people with any issues they may have with alcohol abuse. Visit their website at www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
To find your nearest 'NHS Stop Smoking’ service go to NHS Stop Smoking. Check out their
Giving up smoking website or have a look on
Quit
If you think you might have a problem with drugs of any kind, GET HELP NOW!
Talk to Frank on 0800 77 66 00
Call Alcoholics Anonymous on 0845 769 7555
Call Drinkline on 0800 917 8282
Or phone Quitline (for smoking) on 0800 00 22 00