Drugs
Help and information for young people
A drug is any chemical which can change how you feel physically and mentally. Many recreational drugs - that is, drugs which are taken for fun rather than for medical reasons - are illegal and can have serious negative consequences for the person taking drugs and the people around them.
Impartial advice from FRANK
If you’re worried about yourself, a friend or member of your family, FRANK can give you information and support on any issue to do with drugs.
Talk to FRANK:Tel: 0800 77 66 00
Text FRANK if you are hard of hearing: 0800 917 8765
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Website: www.talktofrank.com
If you’re affected by parents taking drugs
Coping in a family where a parent or carer has a problem with drugs can feel very lonely. But if you're in this situation, you're not alone.
Over a quarter of a million young people have one or more parents with a serious drug problem. Almost a million have a parent who has problems with alcohol. Which means that there are people out there who can understand how you feel - and organizations that can give you help and support:
Alateen
Alateen support groups are for teenagers who're affected by someone else’s drinking – usually a parent.
Tel: 020 7403 0888
Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk/alateen.php (new window)
Childline
Childline is for children and young people, who're in any kind of trouble or danger.
Tel: 0800 11 11
Website: www.childline.org.uk (new window)
Connexions
Connexions provides confidential advice for everyone aged between 13 and 19 on issues ranging from families to health, jobs and relationships.
Tel: 080 800 13 2 19
Text: 077664 13 2 19
Website: www.connexions-direct.com (new window)
