PARENTS/CARERS - WHAT DO I DO IF……

Q I find a syringe?
A Don’t panic and call your local District Council Environmental Health Department, who will send out someone who can dispose of it safely. For a list of District Council contact details click here

Q I am worried about my child/ friend/family member using drugs?
A If you are worried about someone under 19 years of age, contact SPACE. If you are worried about someone who is older than 19, then please call Pressure Point

Q I am worried about an adult friend or family members drinking?
A Worcestershire Community Alcohol Team can offer advice and support. To find out more go to www.admin@worcs-wcat.demon.co.uk

Q I want to know more about drugs and their effects?
A FRANK can offer advice either through their website www.talktofrank.com or via their helpline on 0800 77 66 00. Alternatively, visit our drug information pages

Q I want to know what to do if somebody is overdosing
A For information on first aid, either visit our first aid page, or go to www.hit.org.uk. who have a Family and Friends Overdose Guide for 46pence, or go to www.drugs.com

Q I want to know more about what treatments are available for drug addiction
A Visit www.treatmentworks.co.uk for information on a variety of treatments. If you are under 19 years of age SPACE will be able to advise you on what treatments are available. If you are older than 19 years of age, your local Community Drug Team will be able to offer advice. Please go to our local services pages for details

Q I want some help for my drug habit and I am over 19 years of age
A Worcestershire Druglink will see you and then refer you to one of the local Community Drug Teams who will be able to help you. Please click here to go to our local services page, which has details of all the services

Q I want help for my drug habit and I am under 19 years of age
A SPACE is a dedicated service for advice and support around drugs and alcohol for young people. For contact details and more information please click here

Q I want to know more about solvents, glues and aerosols
A Either visit our drugs pages, or go to www.talktofrank.com

Q I want to know more about alcohol and safe limits?
A There are several sources of good information on the internet, you could try any of the following:
www.talktofrank.com
www.downyourdrink.org.uk
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk

Q I want help controlling my drinking and I am over 19 years of age
A Worcestershire Community Alcohol Team can help you. For more information please visit their website at www.wasa.org.uk, or go to our local services pages

Q I want help controlling my drinking and I am under 19 years of age
A SPACE is a dedicated service for advice and support around drugs and alcohol for young people. For contact details and more information please click here

Q I need support because someone I live with drug usage is causing problems?
A Pressure Point offer Family Support Services. For more information about the service and how to get in touch, click here

Q I need support because someone I live with alcohol usage is causing problems?
A Hereford and Worcester Alcohol Advisory Service offer one to one support. To find out more, and how to contact them go to www.wasa.org.uk

Q I want to know more about drugs and the law?
A You can either visit our information pages on drugs and the law or www.talktofrank.com has some very useful information

Q I want to know more about what the Government is doing with regards to drugs?
A The Government website for ‘Tackling Drugs’ is very comprehensive and is available on www.drugs.gov.uk

Q I want to know what local services are available for drugs and alcohol?
A Please visit our local services page

Q I want to know more about what is being done locally to address drug problems?
A You can either visit our page outlining local initiatives (families/carers local picture), download our annual report, or call us on 01905 766009

Q I want to know more about what is being done locally to address alcohol related problems?
A Either call one of our Development Officers on 01905 766009, or look at the local picture pages of the website

Q I have a local retail outlet that continues to sell alcohol to underage young people?
A Please contact the Trading Standards department at Worcestershire County Council