Drugs
There are 3 main types of drug:
Stimulants
Make everything seem as though it is going faster, including thought, speech and the body
Depressants
Slow everything down including thoughts, speech and the body
Hallucinogens
Alters the way a person sees, hears and feels things, causing hallucinogenic confusion.
The Talk to FRANK and Know the Score websites give detailed descriptions of different types of drugs and their effects. 'Street names' for drugs are also listed. Both services also offer a helpline.
Drugs and the Law
| Class | Examples | Possession | Production or Dealing |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ecstacy, heroin, methadone,LSD, cocaine, amphetamines (prepared for injection) etc. | Up to 7 years in prison, or a fine, or both. | Up to life in prison, or a fine, or both. |
| B | Speed, cannabis, syntheitc cannabinoids, etc. | Up to 5 years in prison, or a fine, or both. | Up to 14 years in prison, or a fine, or both. |
| C | Tranquilisers, GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), Ketamine etc. | Up to 2 years in prison, or a fine, or both. | Up to 14 years in prison, or a fine, or both. |
Useful links
Related Issues
People often turn to alcohol and/or drugs as a coping mechanism for their problems. However, alcohol and drugs can sometimes create further problems. The following topics may also be of interest to you:
Information & Education
Gaining information or learning about something is often a good first step to tackling your problems. Learn More
Useful links
Anyone can feel down or depressed from time to time. If you feel like it’s all getting too much for you, it helps to get some breathing space. Just talking about it is a positive first step in getting help: call on 0800 83 85 87
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
The Community Alcohol And Drugs Services Shetland (CADSS) is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of free confidential services to those affected by alcohol and or drug use in Shetland. They offer support, information, practical help and training. Based at 44 Commercial Street, Lerwick and 35 Market Street, Lerwick. Telephone 01595 695363
www.cadss.shetland.co.uk/
The community bike project offers an opportunity for rehabilitative support for clients referred from the Community Alcohol and Drugs service. The project also offers an employability programme for people who have been unemployed long term and have barriers to getting back into work. Contact Caroline Adamson 01595 690077
Shetlandbikeproject@ukfsn.org
Papa Stour Project is a small Christian community offering accommodation and a structured life style to men with drug and alcohol issues. You can contact Sabina@papastour.org Tel: 01595 873238 or visit the downloads section of the website for an application form
www.papastour.org/index.html
If you are going through a difficult experience, feel lonely, isolated, or under pressure you may find it helpful to have somewhere safe, friendly and accepting where you can feel supported as you work through things. The Link-Up drop in runs on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am – 2pm. If you are interested in the services Link Up can offer you then write, email or phone and they will reply, answering your questions and will arrange on your terms, when and where to meet. 8 Commercial Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0AN. Tel: 01595 693313 or email: Shetland_linkup@tiscali.co.uk You can also visit their website for further details
myweb.tiscali.co.uk/shetlandlinkup2/index.html
The Talk to FRANK website contains all the information you need to know about drugs. There is also a section which features stories of real people’s experiences with drugs. If you want to talk to someone you can call FRANK 0800 77 66 00. You can also make contact through the website using the FRANKbot instant messenger or the email service
www.talktofrank.com
Whether you are concerned about your own drug taking or someone else who you think might be taking drugs it can help to talk to an expert. The phone-line is available 24/7; advisors can provide you with information and advice. Tel: 0800 587 5879. The Know the Score website also provides facts about drugs, their effects and the risks of taking them
www.knowthescore.info
Turning Point Craft Initiative is a Shetland based charity which was set up in 2002. They run a Day Centre which offers a therapeutic healing programme. Clients can learn basic woodturning skills and gain the confidence and motivation needed to start rebuilding their lives. Turning Point Craft Initiative aims to provide a client focussed, community service, supporting people to achieve positive change and freedom from the harmful effects of alcohol/drugs. To find out more you can call 01595 840455.
www.tpci.shetland.co.uk/
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