Whilst most young people do not use drugs or alcohol, some may use drugs and alcohol at some stage during their childhood. This may be experimental in nature but may also include more regular use.
All drugs, including alcohol and prescribed medication, have the potential to be harmful. Getting the right information is really important.
The links below give details on where to find information, and where to get support if you are worried about your drug and alcohol use, or have worries about someone in your family.
Where can I find information and help?
Talk to Frank
Talk to Frank: Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. Find out information about specific drugs as well as useful information for parents. It covers information such as what to do in an emergency, how to respond as a parent, what to do if you’re worried about a friend as well as information regarding what drug treatment is like.
Click here to read more on Talk to Frank
Children and Young Adult Service
The Newcastle Treatment and Recovery (NTAR) Service has a specialist Children and Young Adult (CAYA) Team: This provides specialist drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service supporting all ages and substance, providing confidential support for young people in Newcastle aged up to 24.Newcastle treatment and recovery is accessible to anyone living within Newcastle.
They can be contact via e-mail: NTARreferrals@cntw.nhs.uk or phone: 0191 206 1117
For more information Click Here to read about Newcastle Children and Young Adult Team..
PROPS
PROPS support children and young people aged 5-18 in Newcastle and North Tyneside who are concerned about the drug or alcohol use of someone that they know.
Are you worried about someone else’s drug or alcohol use?
Do you have questions you would like to ask?
Would you like to know more about drugs and alcohol?
For more information please access PROPS Website here