Tag Archive for young people

What types of treatment are there?

People who have problems with drug use can access help and treatment either through the health and welfare system. (via drug advice services or GP referral) or through the criminal justice system if they have committed an offence. Health and welfare…

Treatment

Briefings and reports Making the case: a practical guide to promoting drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services locally (2015) (PDF) Making the case aims to help people working in drug and alcohol services use the skills, assets and testimony…

Why do young people take drugs?

DrugWise infographic on why people take drugs (PDF) There are many reasons people will take drugs. Enjoyment Although there are clearly risks involved in using drugs and negative side effects can be experienced, the evidence of drug use within youth…