Young People who use drugs and/or alcohol

Young people are growing up in a world in which drugs of all kinds (including tobacco, alcohol, medicines and illegal drugs) are increasingly common. Despite this, most young people do not use illegal drugs or develop problematic drug use, a fact that many adults and the media do not acknowledge. However, drugs do cause significant health and social problems for young people, whether they use drugs themselves or have contact with others who use drugs. Young people, who do have problems with drugs need well-informed help and support.

If you want to find out more about drugs, visit the Talk to Frank Website: www.talktofrank.com

If you have concerns about someone's drug use, please go to the family section of the Talk to Frank website: http://www.talktofrank.com/article.aspx?id=116

For information and advice about alcohol, please visit the following website:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/Youngpeopleandalcohol/index.htm

In Hampshire, the Catch 22 24/7 Service supports young people aged 19 and under who are experiencing problems with drugs and/or alcohol. For information on how to contact the service, please go to: insert link here to the issues for children section