Addiction (Drugs)
A brief look at some of the problems caused by:
plus links to local and national organisations that can help you to beat your addiction.
Drugs
People take drugs for all sorts of reasons.
- they think drugs can make them forget their worries,
- their friends do, or
- they think it might be fun.
However, taking drugs can become a habit. Some people depend on them just to cope with normal life. Their drug use is likely to have a serious effect on their physical and mental health.
Many drugs are also illegal, some of them carrying heavy penalties for possession or supply. Some drug users also resort to theft and burglary to get enough money to pay for drugs and get into trouble with the police.
You might be offered drugs by your friends, or by people you know. Often friends know less than you do about drugs, but they may want to look as if they know everything. Don’t rely on what your friends say.
If you need more info or just somebody to talk to, check out the listed web sites or call one of these local organisations for advice and info:
Addaction, Leicester Criminal Justice Project
Help and advice for anyone who has been arrested by the police who
has a drug problem.
0116 255 0121
Drug and Alcohol Advice
Drugs info and advice for people living in Leicester and Leicestershire
0116 222 9555
Open Door
Counselling for young people.
0116 223 2397
Turning Point
Info and advice for people living in North Leicestershire, including
Loughborough and Coalville.
01509 611 111
Last Updated:
16-Jun-2009
