Drugs Information
Have you got a problem - or know someone who has
Well read on ....
SOME OF THE DRUGS YOU MIGHT BE USING
Cannabis (Blow/Scunk)
Amphetamines (Speed/Whiz)
Cocaine (Powder/Charlie)
Crack Cocaine (Shit/Rock)
Ecstasy (Doves/Tablets)
Heroin (Smack/Brown)
LSD (Acid)
Magic Mushrooms (Cap)
Tranquillizers: (Value/Diazepam,
Temazepam, Barbiturates)
Alcohol (Booze)
Solvents (Gas) (Glue)
If you are using any of the above drugs and need
help we at POW can help you.
QUOTES FROM USERS AND EX-USERS
People who experiment say:
"I don't need drugs - but I like to take them because they make me feel good".
"They make me feel relaxed".
"They get rid of my stress".
"They help me to sleep".
"I haven't got a care in the world when I'm on drugs".
Junkies say:
"I hate drugs - but can't stop because I feel shit when I don't have anything".
"I'm really depressed".
"It feels like I've got all the world on my shoulders".
"I've got nothing else to live for".
"I've gone too far to stop now".
Ex-Addicts say:
"God it was hard to stop. I thought I was going to die! But I didn't. And I'm so alive and drug free".
"My life's mine again, it's wonderful".
POW CAN HELP
If you don't take drugs but are affected in any way by someone else's drug use - we at POW can offer
assistance and advice.
We are aware of the problems that you can experience as a drug user.
We have real experience of both sides of the coin and a genuine understanding about what you are all going through.
We don't judge anyone.
We don't patronize anyone.
We don't criticise.
We are here to support you if you need it.
POW (PROSTITUTES OUTREACH WORKERS)
Tel: NOTTINGHAM 924 9992
OTHER AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP
If you want help - but don't feel POW is the right
agency for you - here's a list of other services
that you can use.
John Storer Clinic - Tel: 941 8964
Narcotics Anonymous Helpline - 0845 769 7555
The Priory Clinic - 0115 969 3388
Abstinence based treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Access to 1-2-1 talking therapy.
BAC-IN Support for (BME) problematic drug/alcohol use
Sohan Sahota 07980 149 076
David Jammeh 07984 525 041
Rodger Henry 07877 873 950
New Path Waves 0115 950 2845 / Mobile 07980 149 076 Sohan Sahota Therapeutic Counsellor, Addictions Speciailst
Double Impact
Tel: 0115 950 4553
Compass Young
Tel: 0115 847 0445
Compass Adult
Tel: 0115 911 4490
It doesn't matter where you go for help - as long
as you take that all important first step to
getting your problem solved.
It's your life - choose how you want to live it.