Don’t forget to have a go at our four revealing relationships games…
How Respectful are you to your partner? Get real with yourself and try our Respectometer game to find out.
What is important to you in a relationship? The Pyramid Game will help you decide.
Why do YOU think people mistreat their partners? The ‘Excuses Excuses’ game uncovers the real reason for abuse.
When it comes to sex, what do consent and consequences mean? Find out in the Consent and Consequences game.
Are you affected by your or others abuse of drugs and alcohol?
Young people who take drugs and alcohol don’t always end up in abusive relationships. But drugs and alcohol can be used to abuse someone.
One way a partner can be abusive is by getting their partner into drugs and alcohol so they can gain control over them by controlling their supply.
Some partners blame their abuse on their alcohol and drug use. This is just an excuse. People will be abusive when they are not under the effects of drugs or alcohol as well as when they are high.
Turning to drugs and alcohol can sometimes be a way of coping with abuse, as it blocks out the painful feelings and emotions – but the effects only last a short time. There are other ways of coping with the stress of abuse, and getting free and confidential support from organisations can sometimes be a starting point. It may be that there are other activities you like to do that will take your mind off it, and ease the stress, like a sport, or listening to music.
If you want some information about drugs and alcohol then you can TALK TO FRANK by phoning the helpline for confidential advice. You can also access information on the website www.talktofrank.com
If you're deaf you can Textphone FRANK on 0800 917 8765. Or email frank@talktofrank.com
