- The health risks and dangers associated with drug abuse /
misuse
- Advice and tips on talking to your teenager about drugs
- Local drug services
- Support groups and services for addicts and for families,
carers and friends of people affected by drug abuse.
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Drug and alcohol services
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Somerset Drug and Alcohol Action Team (SDAAT) and
Turning Point
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These services are available to anyone living in Somerset who is
18 or over. Services include; advice and information, counselling,
needle exchange, therapies, blood testing, access to work and
leisure opportunities in the community and short term support.
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Drug and alcohol services for young people
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Targeted Substance Misuse Service
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The workers offer a free confidential advice, information and
harm reduction service to all young people. You can
contact your local targeted worker on the number below. South
Somerset: Rachel Attwood, 07917 813437 or email Rattwoood@somerset.gov.uk
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On the Level
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A drug and alcohol treatment service in Somerset for young
people. Offers a free and confidential service for young people
throughout Somerset, for anyone under 18 or parents/guardians
seeking advice and information on drugs and/or alcohol. Contact:
01749 836727
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Support services for those affected by other people's
drug or alcohol use
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The In Touch Project
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This project aims to provide support and information to carers,
family members or friends (over the age of 18) who are affected by
someone else's drug or alcohol use
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Email: enquiries@intouchproject.org.uk
Phone: 01749 670244
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Somerset Young Carers
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Support, advice and breaks to young people who look after
someone in their family
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Visit The Young Carers Website
or Phone: 0845 345 9122
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