There are many drugs available from legal drugs like alcohol and prescription drugs, to so-called "recreational" drugs (cannabis, LSD, E) and "hard drugs" (cocaine, heroin, crack).

Drugs can make you act and feel differently, sometimes making you feel more confident or making you feel frightened and out of control. Some are very addictive meaning that getting the drug is more important than your family and friends.

There is a lot of peer pressure to try drugs and if you are worried about yourself or a friend then see the links below.

• Alcohol
• Confidence
• Addiction

For more information about drugs try:

• Drug and Alcohol additions/abuse
• Stop Drugs website
• Young people and Marijuana
• About Drugs

For other sources of help:

• LampDirect
• Samaritans