Drugs, alcohol and addiction
Drugs
When we talk about 'drugs', we mean substances that affect your body or mind. Some drugs are legal, and some are illegal, but ultimately, they’re all things that affect how you feel and act. It’s worth being informed of the risks, whether that be to your health or your police record. Having a criminal conviction for possession of drugs can affect the jobs you’re able to do in the future.
For information on drugs of all kinds, look at the Talk to Frank website. You can type in a drug’s name and get information on its effects and risks.
Childline gives straightforward information on drugs, covering topics like feeling pressured to take drugs, different types of drugs and their effects and signs of an overdose and what to do.
I want to talk to someone
If you’re concerned about your own drug use or someone you know, you can contact the York Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Service for free, confidential advice. They can also support you if you’re affected by someone else's drug use. Telephone: 01904 4646800 or email: [email protected].
