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Children and drugs

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  • Crack is often called rock or wash and it is a form of cocaine that has been processed for smoking. It can be pinkish, yellow or waxy white in colour. It is most commonly smoked through a water pipe and but homemade pipes are often made with aluminum foil, drinks cans or glass bottles. A potent stimulant offering an immense high, which lasts only minutes. It is highly physically addictive and prolonged use can cause extreme paranoia, mood swings and violence.
  • Ecstasy is most commonly known as E but is also referred to as doves or disco. Sold in tablet and capsule form in many shapes and sizes. Many have a motif of a smiley face on one side. It makes the user feel energetic for many hours and users often refer to being ‘loved up’. High doses lead to paranoia and panic, and regular use may lead to psychological dependence and depression. Associated deaths are usually linked to dehydration.
  • Heroin is also known as H, horse, smack or skag. It is processed from the dried milk of the opium poppy and is usually off-white to brown in colour. It is mixed with other substances like talc or dust. It can be injected or smoked (known as ‘chasing the dragon’) with or without tobacco. It slows physical and mental awareness and blocks out pain. It makes the user drowsy and the effects last for several hours. Heroin is very physically and mentally addictive.
  • LSD is commonly called Acid, tabs or trips. A solution of lysergic acid diethylamide and is commonly impregnated onto small squares of blotting paper and is taken orally. LSD is a hallucinogenic that works on distorting the senses. Sight and sound are intensified and the effects can last for up to 12 hours. For some it is an enjoyable, mind-expanding experience, for others it can be frightening with accompanying panic attacks. Users often experience flashbacks for a time after the initial ‘trip’. Contact:

    Drugline 0800 776600
    Provides a telephone advice and counselling service.

    Families Anonymous 0207 498 4680
    Supports families and friends of drug users via a network of self-help groups who meet regularly.

    Narcotics Anonymous 0207 730 0009
    Offers help to anyone who wants to give up drugs through regular meetings of recovering addicts.

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