Safe Sheffield Drug Campaign - Help

Описание: If someone was in too deep, could you help them resurface?

Bloodshot eyes? Abrupt weight changes? Becoming withdrawn and isolated? Sudden mood swings or angry outbursts? An unexplained change in habits or personality? No longer engaging in hobbies or university?

If this sounds like someone you know, they could be suffering from drug dependency or addiction. Wanting to help is understandable, but confronting someone who is struggling with addiction can be difficult, especially if they don’t think (or don’t want to admit) that they have a problem. You might want to help, but you also might not know where to start.

Fortunately, you do not have to help someone through their addiction alone. Sheffield DACT (tel: 0114 272 1481) is a good first point of call for help and advice. Local services also offer a friends and families support group for anyone who is concerned about someone else’s drug or alcohol use. The group is a confidential and informal space, and meets every other Wednesday at a central Sheffield location. You can find more information about this group on the Sheffield DACT website. (http://sheffielddact.org.uk/drugs-alc...)

Talk To Frank is a confidential service that can provide you with more information on drug use and advice about local support services. You can call them on 0300 123 6600 or find more information on what to do if you’re worried about a friend’s drug use on the Talk To Frank website. (http://www.talktofrank.com/worried-ab...) You can also find further advice and support service details on the NHS website. (https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-...)