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Information about drugs including fact sheets on drug use, overdose, types of drugs, gambling, health effects of addiction and getting help.

Synthetic drugs aim to mimic the effects of existing illicit drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy.

Teenagers use drugs for similar reasons that adults do.

Asking for help when you first suspect you have an alcohol or drug problem is important. If you think you have an addiction, speak to your local doctor or phone DirectLine.

It can be dangerous for a pregnant woman to stop taking prescription drugs if she has a medical condition or becomes ill.

Most women take a drug of some kind during pregnancy, sometimes without realising the potential for harm.

Drugs affect your body’s central nervous system. They affect how you think, feel and behave.

All children are eventually exposed to drugs ‒ prescription medication, alcohol and tobacco, and sometimes illegal drugs too ‒ or to messages about drugs.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines should always be used cautiously and for the shortest time possible.

Talking with your doctor or healthcare professional is an important step in getting care for issues of drug or alcohol addiction or dependence.