QUESTIONS and concerns about drugs can be put to advisors at a drugs forum next month.

Drugs agencies and support groups will be at Lumley Community Hall on Wednesday, June 5, to offer advice and information about drugs.

Gail Simpson, from the Action Team for Jobs, one of the groups taking part, said: "There are a lot of families in our area who are facing some tough problems and this is a great opportunity to come along and find out what support is available. Although the event is taking place in Lumley, I would like to stress that it is open to everyone in our area."

There will be representatives from Liberty, a parent support group for substance abuse, the Drugs Action Team, local GPs, youth advisors and the North East Centre for Addiction.

The event is open to Chester-le-Street and Lumley residents and takes place from 5pm to 9pm.