If things are tough, talk about it
Be yourself – whoever you are, however you feel, whatever life has thrown at you. If things are tough, talk about it. Samaritans can be reached on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
Category Archives: Addiction
Samaritans is confidential and anonymous
Finding it hard to talk about how you are really feeling? Samaritans is a safe place to turn; it’s anonymous and confidential: 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
Don't be afraid to refer someone on
Sometimes the best support you can give someone is to refer them on to someone who can help them better than you.
Samaritans are available 24x7
If something is troubling you, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All chats are completely confidential. You can reach them on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
Taking drugs will destroy part of you
“Don’t do drugs, not because they are illegal – but because they will destroy part of you” – Sarah Jane Honeywell
Stoptober is a "stop smoking" campaign
Stoptober is an NHS campaign to give free support to people quitting smoking. Stop smoking for 28 days and you’re five times more likely to stay smokefree for good.
There are better ways to spend your time than gambling
Instead of giving your money or your time away gambling, spend them both with your friends and family. You’ll get a much better return.
Can smoking cannabis affect my chances of having children?
Frequent use of cannabis may affect fertility. It can cut a man’s sperm count and can suppress ovulation in women. If you’re pregnant, smoking cannabis may increase the risk of your baby being born smaller than expected.
How can smoking cannabis make me feel?
Cannabis can cause feelings of anxiety, suspicion, panic and paranoia. Regular cannabis use is known to be associated with an increase in the risk of later developing psychotic illnesses including schizophrenia.
Teenage cannabis smoking permanently damages IQ
Teenagers who regularly smoke cannabis risk permanently damaging their intelligence, attention span and memory. Stopping or reducing cannabis use fails to fully restore the lost IQ.