12/9/10, Presentation at New Testament Church of God, Hackney, starts at 11.15a.m

New Testament of God, Cricketfield Rd, London E5 8NS

5/9/10, Presentation At Trinity U.R.C church, Walthamstow, starts at 11.00a.m

Trinity U.R.C Walthamstow, 57 Orford Rd, E18 1PY

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Free Outreach Training in East London! 25th September. 10.00a.m - 2.00p.m

Held at the New Testament Church of God, Cricketfield Rd, City & H...

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Drug addicts help

Drug addicts help in today's society is full of false solutions, miss-information and most importantly, poor results. Help for drug addicts can be treated successfully and has been by many ex-addicts. Here at Teen Challenge we have one of the highest success rates as our teaching is about finding forgiveness and hope in God, not just becoming self-reliant.

Apply for help to Teen Challenge drug rehab today, or call 0208 553 3338 for more information.

We at Teen Challenge can help drug addicts free. We are knowledgeable in the best methods of drug rehab that will end your addiction without the use of drugs.

Society today commonly uses drugs to handle drugs which are like trying to put out a fire with fire, this is not the best method to help drug addicts. Methadone clinics are found in many cities which makes it legal for addicts to get a fix but with a drug that is more addictive than heroin - methadone. This method for drug addicts does nothing to help or change a person’s life but does make millions of dollars for the clinics that run them.

Some rehab facilities use anti-depressants to combat the depression that can be experienced with drug withdrawal. Not only does this produce side-effects but also future health problems such as permanent nervous system damage. Using a rehabilitation center that is drug free is the best method of handling addiction.

Getting additional help

Teen Challenge’s residential rehabilitation programme includes expert advice for any type of substance abuse and is free to all drug addicts. We are open to everyone both men and women who need addiction help. Wilkerson House Center in London is open to men only and Hope House Center in Wales is for women. For more information you will need to apply online.

Our specialist support workers work with people vulnerable to drugs and alcohol misuse, like people who are homeless. Find freedom from their addictions today!

Carers, friends and relatives are able to get free advice - if you are concerned about someone you know who is a drug addict, contact us today to find out about our drug and alcohol services.

Help in an emergency - alcohol

Alcohol is a drug and has strong effects. If you notice someone who has drunk alcohol and is behaving in a way that makes you anxious about their safety or the safety of those around them, or who has become really ill from drinking alcohol, take the following steps:

Tell the person you're concerned about them and their safety
Phone 999 and ask for an ambulance or assistance from the police
Make sure the person's airways aren't blocked, for example by vomit, and check they haven't swallowed their tongue
Don't let the person fall asleep without someone watching them
Don't let the person leave, or walk alone
Never let the person drive - take their car keys if possible
Get assistance from the police or paramedics as quickly as you can

Help in an emergency - drugs

Look out for danger signs in yourself or other people who have taken drugs - like overheating, dizziness, sickness, sudden tiredness, headaches, cramps and aching arms and legs.

People on drugs showing these symptoms or looking distressed could have had an allergic reaction to the drug they have taken, or may have overdosed. It's important to take the following steps immediately:

Get help immediately; being totally honest about any drugs they've taken
Phone 999 and ask for an ambulance
Clearly and calmly say where the patient is, what drugs they've taken and what their symptoms are
You may be instructed to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, put the patient into the recovery position or do something else to save the person's life
Make sure the person's airways aren't blocked, for example by vomit, and check they haven't swallowed their tongue
Collect evidence of any drugs that might've been taken - this is vital for doctors so they know the best treatment to give
Collect containers that drugs were kept in, including wrappers, packets, cling film, tin foil and syringes and get a small sample of the vomit if the person was sick
Stay until the ambulance arrives

Collection of needles and other clinical waste

Used syringes, drugs, pharmaceuticals and surgical waste can be collected and disposed of by your local council. Contact them to arrange this if you need to.

How Teen Challenge can help you

Right now you may be feeling scared and overwhelmed. You have an addiction you can't control. It has become physically, mentally and emotionally draining; a thirst that's never quenched and a craving that's never satisfied, you've hit rock bottom…but it is within your grasp, and it's your only hope. All addicts are afraid of taking the first step. Action is the bridge that helps us move from the dark to the light.

Our friendly fully trained staff will listen, assess your requirements, fill out the online application form, tell us your full name, a contact telephone number, and an email address and one of our Support Workers or Centre Manager will then contact you to arrange an interview.