A new drugs project wants you to get involved and assist it meet its aims .

One of the main objectives of the Options for All project is to encourage drug users to return to education, training and employment. A range of activities will be provided including sport and music events.

The project held a consultation event at Nelson's Civic Theatre recently to encourage members of the community to suggest ways of ensuring that people with misuse problems get the help they need.

Options for All aims to help break the link between drug use and crime by helping addicts to overcome their addiction. It is hoped that this approach will help to cut acquisitive crime, such as burglary, shoplifting and car crime.

Literacy and computer skills courses will also be provided by Nelson and Colne College and the Workers Education Association. Life skills such as timekeeping, interview skills, anger management, and interpersonal and communication skills will also be encouraged and clients will get help with confidence building and self-esteem.

Option's for All has been developed by drugs charity Inward House with funding from Pendle Partnership.

Anne Taylor of Pendle Partnership said, "Drug use can wreck lives and cause serious health problems, addiction and even death from overdose. It affects all communities in every part of Pendle leaving them feeling helpless, powerless, and unsure of how best to deal with the situation."

For more details about Inward house and the Options for All project you can call contact Sean Coady, Ishtiaq Ali or Anita Gibson on 01254 872761.