What is an addiction?
An addiction is something you do by habit which you know is bad for you but you find it very hard to stop. Sometimes addictions can start by peer pressure, you might try something to ‘fit in’ and get addicted to it. You need to know that if you try something occasionally you may get addicted to it. You can get help giving up addictions, read on for more help.
Drugs - Some people take drugs to rebel, fit in, to get a high or to try forget their worries. This can sometimes lead to health and relationship problems and can take over their lives. There are many types of drugs and the effects they may have. The Frank website has an a-z of drugs where you can read about the effects of drugs and other people experiences. http://www.talktofrank.com/home_html.aspx
If you are with someone who is taking drugs and has a bad experience you should call an ambulance, stay calm, put them in the recovery position and keep they warm. You need to tell the paramedics what they were taking.
More help4u:
DAAT (Drug and Alcohol Action Team County Durham) - www.codurhamdat.org.uk
Talk to Frank - www.talktofrank.com Tel: 0800 776600 frank@talktofrank.com Text: 82111
Addaction - www.addaction.org.uk Tel: 01325 375 703
Release - www.release.org.uk/drugs-law/drugs-a-to-z
Solve it - http://www.solveitonline.co.uk/ Tel: 01436 510010
4Real - www.4realcountydurham.co.uk Tel: 01325 375 703
