Drugs and Substance misuse
110 Lower Dock Street
Newport
South Wales
NP20 2AF
admin@fusion-online.org.uk
0800 731 4649
Fusion uses local venues in and around Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen.
Alternatively come and see us at our drop-in at:
110 Lower Dock Street, Newport every weekday afternoon.
www.fusion-online.org.uk
Tredegar:
35, Castle Street
Contact: Many or Carolann on 01495 712311
Signs someone is taking drugs or misusing
substances:
• Drugs can affect people differently, but they can harm the body and change the way the mind works so that people don’t have so much control.
• Solvents can cause blackouts, being sick, heart problems and even sudden death.
• Some people get addicted to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes, which means that they can’t cope without them.
Commonly used drugs
People use all sorts of substances, both legal and illegal to get ‘high’. Illegal drugs are things like Cannabis (weed), Amphetamines (speed), Ecstasy (E), Cocaine and Heroin. Many legal substances are also harmful and addictive like cigarettes, alcohol, glue, petrol and aerosols. It’s illegal for shopkeepers to sell tobacco products or alcohol to anyone under 18.
• Talk to an adult you trust so you can get help.
• Don’t think you have to do this all alone.
• Don’t feel pressurised into taking drugs by friends or other people at school or home.
“The safest way to deal with alcohol and drugs is not to take them.”
Lots of young people want to know about drugs and alcohol - this doesn’t mean you have to take them or feel like you should just because people around
you are. There are lots of reasons why people drink or take drugs, sometimes it is because they think it's going to be fun. Drugs can seriously affect your health and the way you see the world around you. They can lead to depression, loss of judgment and even death. There are many risks with any drinking or drug use so ask yourself, is it really worth it? Maybe you’re thinking about taking drugs because you’re stressed at school or worried about school, home life or maybe you are being bullied or abused. Try to understand why you want to take drugs or drink and try to find a better way to deal with pressures. Talk to an adult you trust about the way you feel.
Jigsaw (Piecing Parenting Together)
Have you experienced difficulties in the past or present with alcohol or substances?
Are you a parent, or are you involved in bringing up children?
110 Lower Dock Street
Newport
South Wales
NP20 2AF
01633 264 463
http://www.jigsaw-online.org.uk/
Opening times:
Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
If you require an appointment outside office hours, please let us know. There is an answer phone available at all other times.
GAP - Gwent Alcohol Project
Does drinking cause you problems with your:
health, job, finances, family, relationships, social life, sex life?
1 Palmyar Place
Newport
NP20 4EJ
01633 252045
http://www.gap-online.org.uk/
Talk To Frank
Here's the ways you can contact Frank:
Telephone Frank: 0800 77 66 00
Ring FRANK anytime and speak to a friendly adviser who's professionally trained to give you straight up, unbiased information about drugs.
Remember it’s totally confidential – we won't ask for your name or repeat your conversation with others.
Please, please don't make prank calls – it stops others getting the help they need.
"Don’t feel embarrassed, we’ve heard it all before.
We’re here to listen to you and help you with
anything you want to talk about"
Quote from a FRANK adviser
Did you know?
For people with hearing impairments, you can textphone FRANK on
0800 917 8765.
If you call when your friends are around we may ask you to call back when you're on your own.
Calls from landlines are free and won’t show up on a phone bill.
Calls from a mobile phone vary in cost depending on what network you’re on. The call may show up on the bill.
You can ask for info on local services which can help or offer you treatment, along with free printed leaflets over the phone, or you can click here to go to Need help?
You can talk to FRANK in 120 languages – just call the same number and an interpreter will be there if you want.
Text Frank 82111 to ask FRANK your question.
Text FRANK anytime with a question about drugs and you’ll soon get an answer you can trust. And remember, it’s totally confidential.
The cost of sending a text to FRANK is the same as a standard text message - which will depend on your network tariff. There is no charge for receiving text messages from FRANK. Please don't send picture messages as FRANK can’t view them.
Things to Know
The information and advice FRANK gives you in a text reply is based on what you have asked or told us, and the most current drugs information available. FRANK is not responsible for any action taken following advice given in a text reply to the maximum that the law allows.
FRANK can not give you medical advice. If you need medical advice, please speak to your parent(s)/guardian or a nurse/doctor.
FRANK can not give you legal advice. If you need legal advice you must talk to a lawyer.
The information you give to FRANK will only be used for internal training and improving the service. It will not be passed to other organisations or third parties that are not directly connected with FRANK and you will not receive more communication from FRANK unless you have asked for it.
You do not need to give us any personal information about yourself that would identify you. However, any information given or received by FRANK is confidential and for the addressee’s attention only. If you receive a text from FRANK which is not meant for you then you must please delete it immediately.
Talk to the FRANK Bot (MSN)
You may not feel like speaking over the phone or sending an email, so we’ve come up with another way for you to get in touch with FRANK.
Our bot is an automated service that works 24/7 to provide you with drug information. It works just like a contact in your MSN messenger (although it’s not a person) and it’s very easy to download.
Also, remember your conversation with our bot is totally confidential – we won’t ask for your name or repeat what you say to others.
Click here to add FRANK to your buddy list
Who is FRANK?
FRANK is NOT a person but a way for you to get open and honest information and advice about drugs. You can use FRANK in a number of ways - by using the Bot, calling the helpline, going onto our website or by ordering some literature.
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Drug Aid
Drugaid is a registered charity which has been delivering drug and alcohol services in South Wales since 1968. Our purpose is to help individuals and communities affected by drugs and alcohol by delivering a range of therapeutic and information services.
Our services are geared towards helping people to cut down or stop their substance use. We have a special service designed to help and support young people and those working with them. We work within a harm-reduction, client-centred framework, based on the cycle of change model of intervention.
It includes:
- One-to-one work with young people who
are thinking about drug/alcohol use
- are experimenting with drugs/alcohol
are using drugs/alcohol on a recreational/ occasional/ regular basis
- are experiencing drug/alcohol-related problems
would like unbiased information relating to drugs/alcohol
For more information about this service, or to have an informal chat with a project worker, please use the following contact details:
MIDAS
2nd Floor
Oldway House
Castle Street
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8UX
Tel: 01685 721991
Fax: 01685 389421
http://www.drugaidcymru.com/services/under-18s.aspx
DAFS (Drug Alcohol Family Support)
Swffryd Clinic
Walter Avenue
Swffryd
NP11 5HT
(01495) 240 824
more info
It’s a one-stop shop for information and advice on substance misuse with information on where to go to get help and advice, personal stories, videos, games and even an anonymous question box in case you want a quick confidential answer
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