As the festival season kicks off, online charity YouthNet is offering advice through its online guide to life, TheSite.org to help demystify the subject of legal highs.
TheSite.org has a wealth of straight-talking, trustworthy information on legal highs in the ‘Drink and Drugs’ section, which explains what they are, common varieties available, the myths surrounding legal highs and what to do to protect your health if you’re tempted into taking them.
Holly Thompson, who writes for TheSite.org said: “One of the main dangers of legal highs is a misconception that because something is ‘legal’ then it’s ‘safe’, which is not the case.
“The different brands of legal high change so quickly that it’s impossible to know exactly what you’re taking and what effect it can have on your body and if something goes wrong, you could be in trouble.
“Taking legal drugs can be just as dangerous as taking illegal ones, so it’s crucial that young people have the facts, so that they’re able to make informed decisions.
TheSite.org, run by charity YouthNet, offers straight-talking information, advice and guidance on anything and everything a young person might need to know – from drink and drugs, to housing, tax, relationships and emotional well-being. It also features an expert question and answer service and a thriving moderated community offering instant peer support.
Media Enquirers:
For further information – or to arrange interviews – please contact Katy Miller at YouthNet on 020 7250 5716 or out-of-hours on 07766 660 755. Email media@youthnet.org
