Text service to inform young people about illegal drugs

A NEW mobile phone text alert service was launched yesterday to provide instant advice to young people on the dangers of illicit drugs.

Text service to inform young people about illegal drugs

Young people offered illegal drugs can find out the effects they can have on their life or health within seconds by texting the name of the drug to 50100.

Conor Hickey, director of the Catholic social care agency, Crosscare, said the text service aimed at young people could prove a vital support that may save their lives.

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