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On Drugs 6 pictures

This set is photos of workshops done on themes of drug awareness in different places across Yorkshire. I dont think 'no to drugs' slogan is useful, if I get told 'wet paint dont touch' I touch it to see if its wet'. Its better to give someone the facts so they can make an informed decision themselves. When young people are colouring in its easier to have open discussions about drugs and their experiences.

After heroin, by Robin in an art workshop on the topic of drugs. The young peoples work was exhibited at a NHS Lifecheck project launch in Bradford. Feb2009
Before heroin, by Robin aged 15. The young peoples work was exhibited at a NHS Lifecheck project launch in Bradford. Feb2009
'Buzzin like a bee on ecstasy' in an art workshop on the topic of drugs. Sam 17.<br/>The young peoples work was exhibited at a NHS Lifecheck project launch in Bradford. Feb2009
The young peoples work was exhibited at a NHS Lifecheck project launch in Bradford. Feb2009"/>
“I wrote the word skunk by scratching into the paint when it was still wet, and got the idea of the character from a picture on my phone. In this picture there is a clown smoking a spliff that looks totally mad! I thought I should use this picture on the canvas to represent that smoking skunk (cannabis) can make you have mental problems, like schizophrenia or paranoia.” Matty 15