THE SLIPPERY SLOPE....OF ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

This current episode of Youth +Emo deals with effect of dependency on illicit drugs and alcohol on young people.

There were 14,485 young people in contact with alcohol and drug services between April 2018 and March 2019 in UK.

In 2018 - 2019(in UK),Cannabis remains the most common substance (88%) that young people go  to treatment for, the same proportion as the last 3 years.

Around 4 in 10 young people (44%) said they had problems with alcohol (compared to 46% the previous year), 14% reported ecstasy and 10% reported powder cocaine problems.

The episode narrates the story of *Mark and *Frank. They  were introduced to illicit drugs in their college years.

Mark followed one part while Frank had a different experience with illicit drug.

The episode also deals with the impact of illicit drugs on both physical and mental well-being of young people.

The episode concludes with practical self help tips that can help manage peer pressure and the urge to dabble in illicit drugs.

*Mark and Frank are not their real names.

For help and support dealing with drug abuse and dependency:

Frank offers confidential advice about drugs and addiction (email [email protected]  , message 82111 or call 0300 123 6600) or the NHS has information about getting help

OR

Drugs.ie - http://www.drugs.ie/

Addiction NI - http://addictionni.com/

Drugs and Alcohol NI - https://www.drugsandalcoholni.info/ Inspire Wellbeing - https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/

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