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Introduction
An excellent resource for all students is the Drugscope
website where you can search online for the latest, most up
to date information on drugs and their effects. Various studies
suggest that 50% of young people have tried drugs by the time
they are 16. No class or gender differences were found:"exposure
to and use of drugs increased dramatically between the ages
of 14 to 16 and was greatest in the 20 to 22 age group".
The university
recognises that it is a microcosm of society as a whole and as such
acknowledges the use and influences of both legal and illegal drugs
within our community and the community at large.
The university has a policy on possession and use of illegal drugs
by students which supports an educative and disciplinary framework
through Harm Minimisation. The university does NOT CONDONE or ENCOURAGE
the possession or use of illegal drugs and will take disciplinary
or legal action where appropriate.
Harm minimisation
does not condone drug taking but acknowledges that drug taking occurs.
Harm minimisation strategies emphasise encouragement to use support
networks and provide access to reliable information, before taking
any unnecessary risks. Factual information should be provided about
the effects of using various substances so that students can be
in a position to make informed choices about their lifestyles and
the associated risks. Factual information also provides ammunition
for students if subjected to peer pressure.
Therefore a harm minimisation approach provides an awareness of
when and where to seek help early.
External
Local Resources:
- Smart
(offers confidential advice information and counselling)
01865 403240
- Mental
Health Resource Centre (offers information
on a comprehensive range of mental health issues) 01865
728981
Internal
Resources:
- Brookes
Medical Centre
(9am-5pm. Mon-Fri) 01865 483193
- St.
Bartholomew's Medical Centre
(same Drs) Dr. Burne & partners & Mental Health Team 01865 242334
- Wheatley
Campus:
Drs. @ Morland House, London Rd. Wheatley 01865 872448
- Harcourt
Hill Campus:
Dr. Williamson, West Oxford and Jericho Health Centre, Binsey
Lane 01865 429993 or Practice Nurse on campus 01865 252434
National
Resources:
- Lifeline
Project Ltd (provides confidential advice,
information and publications) 0161 839 2054
- National
Drugs Help line 0800 77 66 00
- Narcotics
Anonymous (10am-10pm) 020 7730 0009
- Drinkline
(national) 0800 917 8282
- Alcoholics
Anonymous 01865 242373
- Tranquillisers
Addiction Help line 0151 949 0102
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Adfam
(advice & support for family and friends of drug users) 020 7928
8900
- Al-Anon/Alateen
24 hour help line (advice & support for family and friends of
alcohol abusers) 020 7403 0888
- Lifeline
for Parents 0800 716701
- Release
(a national drug agency providing advice on drug and associated
legal issues) 020 7729 9904
- Emergency
Helpline 020 7603 8654
- Drugscope
the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs
- talktofrank
drugs are illegal. Talking about them isn't
- energyandvision
advancing the education of the public and in particular of children
and young people, concerning the use and misuse of drugs and any
other dangerous substances
- dancesafe
promoting health and safety within
the rave and nightclub scene
Local Health
Services:
- St.
Bartholomew's Medical Centre
Dr. Burne & partners.
& Mental Health Team 01865 242334
- Brookes
Medical Centre (same Drs) 01865 483193
- Wheatley
Campus:
Drs. @ Morland House, London Rd.
Wheatley 01865 872448
- Harcourt
Hill Campus:
Dr. Williamson, West Oxford and Jericho Health Centre, Binsey
Lane 01865 429993 or Practice Nurse on campus 01865 252434
- Brookes
Student Services Confidential Counselling 01865
484650
- Emergency
Services:
Paramedics 999
Accident and Emergency Department. John Radcliffe Hospital: 01865
741166
- Head
of Student Services
(Mobile phone) 07831 414870
(#6413 if calling from an internal extension)
- NHS
counselling services (accessed through GP referral)
- Arrest
Referral Partnership (SMART) (referrals at point
of arrest of all arrestees with drug offences or drug related
crime to scheme). A multi agency partnership operating in parallel
to normal charge or due process
Contact Name: Phil Skillen 01865 378999
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