Digital and Media Resources

 

Webinars

Cannabis use in the UK is increasingly linked to serious mental health issues, with daily consumption associated with depression, anxiety, reduced motivation and a fivefold increase in the risk of developing psychotic disorders, particularly among young people:

 

 

 

Ketamine is often referred to as a ‘horse tranquiliser’, due to it being used to treat large domestic animals but it is also used medically for humans. It is a dissociative anaesthetic used medically for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia. Ketamine misuse creates several layers of social harm, beyond its physical and mental health risks.

 

 

 

 

Audio Interview Track 1

 

 

 

Audio Interview Track 2

 

 

 

The individuals showcased in our video clips are not professional actors; they are real service users and we express our gratitude for their willingness to share their stories.

 

SDAS Peer Mentor’s journey

 

 

 

Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service (SDAS), Sally’s story

 

 

 

Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service (SDAS), Dan's Story

 

 

 

Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service (SDAS), Trevor's Story

 

 

 

Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service (SDAS), Steven's Story

 

 

 

SDAS service users talk about their experiences