There are some people out there who might think that drugs are not a thing which affect many people, but here in the UK we have a problem with drugs and drug use. There are many charities and organisations out there which can help you as well as government services like FRANK which are put in place to help those who are on the edge of being or becoming addicted learn and potentially avoid the nightmare of becoming a drug ailed youth.

But if you are new to drugs and drug taking or a member of your family, like your son or daughter, even your husband or partner is taking drugs then what can you do to help? Here Slow Online suggests a couple of things which might help.

Step 1 – talk to them about their addictions and their drug taking, being on drugs gives a person a different perspective but, once they are off them they can soon return to normal.

Step 2 – Identify the drug of choice. Many addicts will resort back to one particular drug. Be it alcohol or coffee we all have our vices but, by identifying the main drug of choice for the user can then glean light as to how you might be able to help them.

Step 3 – removing them from their friend circle. Not many drug users will take drugs on their own, more as part of a group or social gathering. By removing the person from a set of friends it is possible (after time) to move them away from the drug.

Check out the links above for more help.