Many chemical substances are used as drugs. Some are used to treat or prevent disease. These are prescribed by health professionals for an individual depending on the disease and the person’s health.
Other substances are taken for the effects they produce. Many drugs are illegal. Effects can be both pleasant and harmful. Many effects will depend on how a person is feeling both physically and emotionally.
You will also find useful information sources on many other drugs below.
Websites:
- Choices for Life
- Say Why to Drugs Podcast
- The Drugs Wheels – Useful website for categorising drugs and their effects
- Feeling pressured to take drugs at a festival?
- What should I do if my friend has a bad reaction to drugs?
- What’s the worst that could happen?
Publications:
- Fags n Hash leaflet
- Ketamine Pocket Guide
- GHB Pocket Guide
- Ecstacy Pocket Guide
- Heroin Pocket Guide
- Crack Pocket Guide
- Methylamphetamine Pocket Guide
- Drugs and Alcohol information Leaflet – HADP (please note this resource contains outdated alcohol unit guidance)
- Drugs and Diabetes
We also have a dedicated page