Introduction to Drugs

During your student life you may come into contact with other people using drugs or offering you drugs. So it is wise to be aware of drugs and the effects of taking them.


The first thing you have to know is that drugs are addictive and the addiction can affect anyone.

There are many types of drugs both legal and illegal. We will look at the illegal list of drugs as these are the ones that can most certainly cause damage to your health.

Below listed are the main illegal drugs you may come into contact with;


Class A illegal drugs;
Possession= Up to 7 years in jail
-Ectasy
-LSD
-Heroin
-Cocaine
-Crack
-Magic Mushrooms
-Amphetamines (Injected)


Class B illegal drugs
Possession= Up to 5 years in jail
-Amphetamines
-Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
-Pholcodine


Class C illegal drugs;
Possession= Up to 2 years in jail
-Cannabis
-Tranquilisers
-Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
-Ketamine
-Some Painkillers

What is Drug Abuse?

Drug abuse refers to taking drugs excessively and not for the purpose it had been intended. Drug addiction is a state of dependency on the drug. The first step in treating a drug addict is for the drug addict to recognise that they have a problem and then seek help.

Help in Saying "No" to all Drugs

Everyone will have to make the choice at one stage when offered drugs to either go with the crowd and use them or say no. It can often be hard to say no so we have provided helpful tips below for advise on refusing drugs.

-You have to understand that drugs are not fulfilling in the long run they often lead to devastation. Destroying peoples lives, careers and families.

-The money that you would be spending on drugs is better off invested elsewhere such as your career or future.

-Try not to associate with the people that you know abuse drugs

-Find good friends that you can talk to if you are tempted or want to experiment with drugs, they will be able to provide you with positive feedback that will hopefully help you to steer clear of drugs

-If you do take drugs, forgive yourself for the past mistake and move on. Look to the future, do not dwell in the past or think that you are weak for experimenting with them.

There are some excellent helplines for drug abuse

Talk To Frank is an excellent website for more information on drugs
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