Substance misuse
Worried about someone taking drugs
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Most commonly used drugs
Listed below are the most commonly used drugs, click on each option to find out more information about the drug, the effects, risks and the law:
- amphetamine
- cannabis
- cocaine
- ecstasy
- heroin
- legal highs (psychoactive substances)
- LSD
- magic mushrooms
- poppers
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- Telephone: 01952 385385
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- Telephone: 0207 5537640
- Telephone: 020 74030888
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- Telephone: 0808 301 8589
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- Telephone: 01952 381777
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