• FRANK honest information about drugs
• Somerset Drugs and Alcohol Services young peoples service supports all young people across Somerset who are experiencing difficulties with their substance use
• Call SDAS on 0300 303 8788 available 24/7 for enquiries
• Smart recovery helps you decide whether you have a problem, builds up your motivation to change and offers a set of proven tools and techniques to support recovery
• Stop smoking

Mental health:

• Alcohol and drugs can affect your moods and mental health, to find out more or find support go to Young Minds

Having open and honest conversations with your child about drugs, their affect and potential harm can be tricky, but could keep your child safe. Drugs and me has a guide and videos to help parents and carers start the conversation about drugs.

Saying 'no' to the pressure of taking drugs can be hard. Remember that you’re not alone. It’s easy to think you’re the only one who’s not tried drugs but, actually, most young people don’t take drugs.

• Work out where you stand on issues like sex, drugs and alcohol. Knowing your own mind makes it easier to stay true to yourself
• Prepare yourself. Think about how you’d like to respond when someone offers you drugs so you know what to say
• Try to understand who’s offering you the drugs and why. Friends should understand if you say no, people you don’t know you very well may expect something in return
• Say no firmly but clearly and without making a big deal about it. If they try to persuade you, don’t feel like you have to change your mind
• Remember that, although they may not show it, your friends will respect you more if you’re assertive and clear about what you do and don’t want to do
• Take a look around. You’ll soon see that you’re not the only one worrying about what other people think of you.Try to focus on your own opinion of yourself - in the end, that’s all that matters
• If you are worried about your mates being pressured, don’t keep it to yourself, talk to them, or someone you trust
• If you’re finding it hard to be yourself within your group, take a step back, and think about whether it’s time to find a new crowd to hang out with

Before trying anything new it makes sense to know what’s what. You can find out more about different drugs on FRANK drugs A to Z or call FRANK on 0300 123 6600 at any time, day or night.