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Young people – drugs

There can be a lot of pressure to experiment with alcohol or to take drugs when you’re young. Find out how to get help if you are using substances.

Drugs and alcohol can impact your life in many ways including:

  • relationships
  • finances 
  • sleep 
  • mental health 
  • work or education
  • health and wellbeing

Worried about your use or someone close to you? 

You can access support with Insight Lewisham, who give advice and support to under 25s who are impacted by or living with drug and alcohol issues. This service is open to young people living in the borough of Lewisham, as well as family, friends and carers who are affected the drug and alcohol use. 

Get support

Insight Lewisham

38-39 Winslade Way Catford Shopping Centre SE6 4JU
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