Drugs & alcohol

Do I need to drink alcohol to have a good evening?
How old do I need to be buy cigarettes? 
Are drugs really that dangerous?

You may well have given some thought to these questions, especially if you are at school or college and feeling under pressure to join in with your friends.

In this section, we’ve provided you with some advice on how alcohol can affect an evening and why drink spiking is not funny.

We've also got some information and advice on smoking and drugs.