Alcohol

Alcohol is widely available to over 18s and very popular.  It helps make people feel relaxed and sociable and consumed in moderation can be part of a healthy lifestyle.  However, drinking too much will impair your judgment, coordination and affect your behaviour.  Drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis is addictive and can lead to very serious long-term health problems.

Smoking

Smoking is expensive, addictive and bad for your health (including your looks!).  If you are a smoker, there is lots of help available if you want to quit.  Visit Smokefree or smoking and giving up (Directgov) for advice and support.

Drugs

If you are considering using any kind of drug make sure you know the risks first by visiting Ask Frank’s A-Z of drugs.  For information, support and advice on drugs visit Talk to Frank.

Further information:

Drink Aware

Drug problems (Directgov)

D-World (Drugscope)

How to tell when drink is becoming a problem (A message to young people from Alcoholics Anonymous) 

Talk to Frank 

Teens and drinking alcohol (Directgov)