Drugs

In this section you will find information about drugs, and Organisations you can contact for Support, Advice and Guidance.

Drugs

A drug is something that changes how you feel and act. Some drugs are prescribed by a doctor for illnesses, but when people talk about drugs they usually mean drugs that are illegal or unsafe.

When you are taking drugs that weren’t prescribed by a doctor, there are many risks you can face:

• becoming addicted and needing the drug(s) to function
• losing touch with loved ones
• falling behind with school work
• it is difficult to know what is ACTUALLY in the drug
• overdosing or having a bad experience
• in extreme circumstances, there is a risk of death
• breaking the law and getting in trouble with the police

If you want to find out more about a specific drug and its dangers, you can check out this A-Z LIST by FRANK.

For more information about drugs, you can check out these organisations that offer Support, Advice, and Guidance: TEDS, DAN 24/7, FRANK, and Barod.