BruciesBabe   10 #1 Posted November 29, 2006 Does anyone know of any groups / organisations in Sheffield that offer help / guidance etc to young / teenage alcoholics? If you do, can you let me know their contact details?  PM me if you would prefer.  Thanks BB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Sutty_79 Â Â 10 #2 Posted November 29, 2006 Would SHED be something? Â http://www.drugs.group.shef.ac.uk/sources/shed/shed.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carinaperkin   10 #3 Posted December 13, 2006 Hi Guys,  I am a journalist writing a feature on teenage alcoholics. I am looking for people involved, be it the teenagers themselves or friends/family. If you think you could help let me know  Carina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
munky   10 #4 Posted December 13, 2006 Our local thresher seems to help the local teens around here. . dunno if this helps though. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Classic Rock   10 #5 Posted December 13, 2006 Turning Point SHED - 0114 272 9164, they work Mon - Fri 9-5  If you are affected by the drug use of a family friend or member and want support for yourself contact RODA, Relatives of Drug Abusers on 0114 231 4443. Mon - Fri 10-4pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
becky_s   10 #6 Posted December 13, 2006 Hi Guys, I am a journalist writing a feature on teenage alcoholics. I am looking for people involved, be it the teenagers themselves or friends/family. If you think you could help let me know  Carina  What an appropriate, considerate comment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bolero   10 #7 Posted December 13, 2006 What an appropriate, considerate comment  Why? I'm sure she isn't glamourtising it, purely writing an article about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
guest121 Â Â 10 #8 Posted December 13, 2006 Why? I'm sure she isn't glamourtising it, purely writing an article about it. Â ...but they want help, not to become the subject of an article, that potentially could be sensationalist! Â let the journo contact the appropriate organisations in the field. Â Â Grrrrrrr:rant: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
JoeP   11 #9 Posted December 13, 2006 What about the Rockingham Project? Do they do alcohol support? http://www.drugs.group.shef.ac.uk/sources/rock/rdp.htm  Also Sheffield Alcohol Advisory Service? http://www.drugs.group.shef.ac.uk/sources/saas/saasmain.htm  Best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tom3t0   10 #10 Posted December 15, 2006 Hi Guys, I am a journalist writing a feature on teenage alcoholics. I am looking for people involved, be it the teenagers themselves or friends/family. If you think you could help let me know  Carina would people agree that alcohol abuse is as bad as abusing other drugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Amyloulou   10 #11 Posted December 15, 2006 ...but they want help, not to become the subject of an article, that potentially could be sensationalist! let the journo contact the appropriate organisations in the field.   Grrrrrrr:rant:  Give Carina a break - not all journalists are like that! in fact you'll find most journalists actually want to help surprisingly enough!  Go rant about something actually worth ranting about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
luckylotti   10 #12 Posted December 20, 2006 Unwind and Relax offer Counselling.  This can help get the route of the problem and identify issues that fuel the addiction.  Call for a confidential chat if you wish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...