Drugs
Are you worried about your substance use? (leaflet)
Are you worried about your substance use? Under 19? Living in Norfolk? It can feel worrying when yourown drug/alcohol use is having a significant impact on you or others around you. If this sounds like you, we can help.
Drive coked up - get locked up (A4 poster)
Between 2014 and 2023, there was a 70% increase in deceased drivers where drugs were present. Young men are overrepresented, with around 90% of drivers impaired by drugs in collisions being male, and 4 in every 10 aged between 17 and 29.* Overconfidence and a tendency to underestimate the risks are widespread, with 32% of young men believing it is OK to drive after taking drugs if they ‘feel fine’, while 46% report knowing someone who drives after using drugs. To tackle this growing issue, THINK! are launching an impactful new campaign. ‘Don’t Put Drugs in the Driving Seat’ reminds young drivers of the risks and the spiral of consequences they can face if they choose to drug drive.
Drive on drugs - get a criminal record (A4 poster)
Between 2014 and 2023, there was a 70% increase in deceased drivers where drugs were present. Young men are overrepresented, with around 90% of drivers impaired by drugs in collisions being male, and 4 in every 10 aged between 17 and 29.* Overconfidence and a tendency to underestimate the risks are widespread, with 32% of young men believing it is OK to drive after taking drugs if they ‘feel fine’, while 46% report knowing someone who drives after using drugs. To tackle this growing issue, THINK! are launching an impactful new campaign. ‘Don’t Put Drugs in the Driving Seat’ reminds young drivers of the risks and the spiral of consequences they can face if they choose to drug drive.
Drive on weed - risk your future (A4 poster)
Between 2014 and 2023, there was a 70% increase in deceased drivers where drugs were present. Young men are overrepresented, with around 90% of drivers impaired by drugs in collisions being male, and 4 in every 10 aged between 17 and 29.* Overconfidence and a tendency to underestimate the risks are widespread, with 32% of young men believing it is OK to drive after taking drugs if they ‘feel fine’, while 46% report knowing someone who drives after using drugs. To tackle this growing issue, THINK! are launching an impactful new campaign. ‘Don’t Put Drugs in the Driving Seat’ reminds young drivers of the risks and the spiral of consequences they can face if they choose to drug drive.
Drugs in the UK seem to be changing lately (leaflet)
New synthetic opioids (nitazenes) can be hundreds of times more potent (stronger) than heroin. They have caused overdoses and deaths across the UK. The safest thing to do is to not take illicit substances.
Maximum Order: 100
Drugs. Does your child know more than you?
Drugs information leaflet for parents and carers, with information about drugs and young people; risks and effects; the law; safety; tips on how to talk about drugs and what to do if you're worried about someone. There is also an ABC of drugs.
Maximum Order: 2
Is a family member's drug/alcohol use worrying you? Under 19? (leaflet)
It can be worrying when a family member is misusing drugs/alcohol. Without realising, this can have an impact on those around them. It this sounds like you, we can help.
It's like a breathalyser for drugs (A4 poster)
It’s illegal to drive if either: you’re unfit to do so because you’re on legal or illegal drugs, you have certain levels of illegal drugs in your blood (even if they have not affected your driving). Legal drugs are prescription or over-the-counter medicines. If you’re taking them and not sure if you should drive, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional. The police can stop you and make you do a ‘field impairment assessment’ if they think you’re on drugs. This is a series of tests, for example asking you to walk in a straight line. They can also use a roadside drug kit to screen for cannabis and cocaine.
Phoenix & NORCAS welfare rights service (A4)
The service is able to offer assistance to people who have, or have ever been, affected by substance misuse, or problematic gambling in the Norfolk area who require advice or support surrounding their welfare rights.
Phoenix & NORCAS welfare rights service (A6)
The service is able to offer assistance to people who have, or have ever been, affected by substance misuse, or problematic gambling in the Norfolk area.
Prescription medicines
It is an offence in England and Wales for someone to drive with legal drugs in their body if it impairs their driving.
Rise above (A4 poster)
This poster can be displayed in classrooms or around the school to encourage students to visit the Rise Above website, where they can find useful PSHE information, stories, advice, videos and games to help them get talking about the things that matter to them.
Understanding alcohol and drug misuse (booklet)
Although only a small number of people are affected, the harmful use of alcohol and drugs is increasing amongst older people. Changes to our bodies in later life make us more sensitive to the effects of drugs and alcohol, so that even moderate use can become a problem.
