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Children of Substance Misusing Parents
If your parent is using drugs or alcohol in a way that makes life uncomfortable or difficult you may be needing information and/or support. The Carers' Services at EDAS provides a group especially for people in your position. You will be able to receive this help and there is also a helpline available.

EDAS are on telephone number 01202 733322. You can also look at other organisations such as www.youngcarers.net
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YADAS newsletters are designed for professionals.

Unfortunately, the YADAS Newsletter is no longer in production.
Drugs
All illegal drugs pose a danger to your health and your life. If you are worried about being pressured by your friends into trying something you do not feel comfortable about you can say "no" and you would not be alone in doing this.

Read our Information page or you can find more details on the FRANK website or Google "drugs" - there is a lot of information out there including the information about the law and drugs. If you are offered something touted as "Legal" it does not mean they are safe to use or are licensed for human consumption. Why not talk to FRANK about Legal Highs.

Alcohol
In England in 2007-8 863,300 people were admitted to hospital with conditions related to alcohol. In 2007 there were 6,541 alcohol related deaths.

Almost one third of suicides among young people take place whilst they are intoxicated.

Alcohol will affect a young person more quickly than an adult as their body will not yet be fully developed so the effect of the alcohol will be concentrated. You can read more about alcohol on our information page or with FRANK or Drinkaware.





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Who to Contact for Advice or Help
Of course you can always talk to family and friends and they will normally understand and want to help you. If you do not feel comfortable with this though you are able to refer yourself for help and support in Poole to YADAS (Young Adults Drug & Alcohol Service) on 01202 741414.


Parents/ Carers of Young People with Substance Misuse Problems
If you are worried about your child and their use of drugs and/or alcohol you can receive advice and support from the Carers Service at EDAS (01202 733322) or look at NHS Choices.