Young Hackney Substance Misuse Service is a service for young people between the ages of six and 25. Our aims are to help prevent first use amongst young people, to delay first use amongst young people, and to provide harm reduction information and advice where needed.

Today’s topic is a specific category of drugs called a stimulant, or uppers, such as cocaine and MDMA.

With Modupe Craig (Assistant Youth Worker), Paul Hira (Substance Misuse Treatment Worker), Marketi Psarrou (Prevention, Education and Outreach Worker) for Young Hackney Substance Misuse Service, and our resident young person, Saff.

Please visit our website for episode transcripts and more. https://www.younghackney.org/advice/drugs-alcohol/

Contact us if you need advice and support, if you’re worried about your own substance use, or if you’re worried that a friend or family member has a problem with drugs or alcohol.

Duty line – 0208 356 7377, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 9.00pm
Text – 07814 183052
Email – yhsms@hackney.gov.uk
Social media – @younghackney

Stimulants