Drugs & Alcohol
Alcohol and drugs are big issues for young people all across Scotland, and North Lanarkshire is no exception. Most teenagers are at some stage offered drugs, and many young people who are under 16 years old are already drinking more alcohol than the UK guideline healthy limits for adults.
So, it's important to know the facts about drugs and alcohol.
It's also good to know about how to keep fit and healthy in North Lanarkshire - there are lots of possibilities! Places to go, things to do - check it out here.
There are some really good websites out there which can give you all the facts about drugs and alcohol - and, don't forget, tobacco is also a harmful drug! Click on to these websites to find out more so that you're armed with the real facts when you're offered anything. No-one can force you to take drugs - it can be difficult to say no if you're under pressure, but it's easier to stick to your guns if you know more about it.
Some good sites about drugs and alcohol are:
It's The Drink TalkingYoung Scot - About Drugs
BBC Switch - Drink & Drugs
http://www.landed.info/
And for things to do, check out:
Kids NLKids NL - Saturday SportScene
Scottish Sports Events Calendar
Disability Sport
If you think that you need some advice or help with drugs or alcohol, talk to an adult you trust. You can talk to your GP, or contact your local social work office. The telephone numbers in North Lanarkshire for your local social work offices are:
- Airdrie - Coats House, Gartlea Road, Airdrie, ML6 9JA Tel 01236 757000
- Bellshill - 303 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1AW Tel 01698 346666
- Coatbridge - 122 Bank Street, Coatbridge, ML5 1ET Tel 01236 622100
- Cumbernauld - Bron Chambers, Bron Way, Cumbernauld, G67 1DZ Tel 01236 638700
- Motherwell - 73-77 Merry Street, Motherwell, ML1 1JE Tel 01236 638700
- Wishaw - King's House, King Street, Wishaw, Ml2 8BS Tel 01698 348200
- Shotts - 169 Station Road, Shotts, ML7 4BQ Tel 01501 824700
