Drugs
1 in 5 teenagers say their friends pretend to take drugs.
‘Drugs’ come in many forms and there are people you can talk to about all illegal drugs, alcohol, solvents/gases and tobacco. Locally you can contact The Network in Thurrock on 01375 376111 or you can email them at thenetwork1@btconnect.com. In other parts of Essex you can contact Essex Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Service (EYPDAS) on 01245 493311
Many young people live with a parent or carer who has a problem with drugs or alcohol – if you’re one of them you can get advice and support at Childline 0800 1111 or go to www.childline.org.uk or www.parentsusingdrugs.org.uk
Useful Contacts
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Support, Information and advice for young people about drugs and alcohol: contact ‘The Network’ on 01375 376111 / 390465 or you can email us at thenetwork1@btconnect.com. And on 01375 413740 at 68 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5xx.

Thurrock Drug and Alcohol Action Team Helpline can offer information and support and can be contacted on 0800 633 5202 or by visiting their website at www.thurrock.gov.uk/drugs
Young People’s Substance Misuse Service – 01245 493311
If you are under 18 & need help Essex Young People’s Drug & Alcohol Service (EYPDAS) is a service that can help. EYPDAS delivers advice, information & support to young people, families & professionals through outreach, counseling & training. They offer a confidential space for you to talk & to be listened to in your own area.
Contact: 01245 493311
114 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6LF

Essex Substance Misuse Helpline
Available 24/7. Can offer information & support on 0808 100 0110
Useful Resources
Advice and information for young people about drugs.
www.talktofrank.com
NHS Teen LifeCheck
NHS Teen LifeCheck is a teen health quiz for 12–15 year-olds
Answer questions, get results and find out how you're doing on:
- Exercise and healthy eating
- Drugs, solvents, alcohol and smoking
- Safe sex
- Bullying, feeling stressed or under pressure
- Personal safety and crime
www.nhs.uk/LifeCheckTools/TeenLifeCheck/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Helps to work out ‘How many units?’ Worried that you may be drinking too much?
www.drinkaware.co.uk
Offer a service for children and young people affected by parents substance misuse. Tel: 01375 855210.
www.nspcc.org.uk
Information for children and young people who live with a parent or carer who is abusing drugs or alcohol.
www.parentsusingdrugs.org.uk
Truth about booze
www.truthaboutbooze.co.uk




