Do you know the true dangers of taking drugs?

The government has launched a new campaign to alert young people to the dangers of taking drugs. This comes following a worrying rise in the number of young people being harmed by drugs.

Here are some particular risks highlighted by experts including:

the potentially irreparable damage ketamine can cause to your bladder
the dangers of counterfeit medicines purchased online, which can contain deadly synthetic opioids
the risks from so-called ‘THC vapes’ that often contain dangerous synthetic cannabinoids like spice rather than THC¹

Drugs cut with dangerous substances

Drugs are increasingly cut with dangerous synthetic opioids like nitazenes, which have killed 100s of people in the UK in the past year. More information here.

You never really know what is in any street drug or counterfeit medicine, whether purchased online or on the street. Be cautious of any drug sold illegally, including by illicit online pharmacies.

Drugs that contain ‘nitazenes’ are killing people across the UK. These are highly dangerous synthetic opioids which have been found in a wide range of drugs that people have taken on nights out, to help them sleep or to self-medicate.

Talk to FRANK

Honest information about drugs.

For information and support on drug-related issues, visit TALK TO FRANK or call the FRANK helpline on 0300 123 6600.

For drugs and alcohol support in Suffolk

Visit Turning Point: Support we offer | Drugs and alcohol