This page contains resources about links between substance misuse and your mental health.

Substances and your mental health

Advice about drugs and alcohol

  • The royal college of psychiatrists provide information about the problems with misusing drugs and alcohol and how to avoid falling into this. They also provide some services available for those who may need further support.

Facts about cannabis and how it might affect your mental health

  • The royal college of psychiatrists provide information about cannabis, what it does, how it affects your mental health and where you can get help. There is also a case study available to read for further information.

Club drugs

  • The royal college of psychiatrists explain what club drugs are, how they can you and where to go for help. This information is for people who use club drugs and for professionals who may be supporting someone who uses them.

 

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