HELP is at hand for anguished parents of drug users with the launch of a new initiative.

The national Jubilee Foundation group, which refers drug users to rehabilitation centres, has organised the scheme in Kidderminster.

The ROTATE evenings, which will provide advice for parents on how to help children hooked on drugs, will be held on the first Thursday of each month between 7.30-9.30pm at King Charles I High School.

Jubilee Foundation director Graham Jones said ROTATE, Running Open Talkback Awareness Training Evenings, had been mooted after a flurry of letters and calls from anxious parents.

He added: "We held a series of meetings in Spennells last year after outcries of increased drug activity and anti-social behaviour.

"We are hoping for a similar success this time as we will also have police, councillors and Neighbourhood Watch officials present."

For details about the meetings, which take place from May 3, call Mr Jones on 01384 637268.