Children & Schools
ADFAM
ADFAM is a charity supporting the families of drug and alcohol users
Wide range of publications to help families in many different circumstances
Talk to Frank
Very simple to use A to Z of Drugs
Lots of clear information (what it is, effects, risks, the law, etc)
Aimed primarily at children
Wrecked
Alcohol information aimed at young people (NHS site)
need2know (Health)
Information site for young people in no nonsense style on wide range of issues
Health section covers addiction, among many other topics
Mind, Body & Soul
Aims to give young people, aged 14-16, the low-down on health in a fun way
Created by Department of Health and the Department for Education and Skills
Strong focus on alcohol and drugs
Wired for Health
Developed by Department of Health and Department for Education & Skills
Information for teachers, education and health professionals and children
Main area on drugs and alcohol in Wired for Health (Drugs and Alcohol)
Tacade
Charity working in personal, social, health and citizenship education for children and young people
Includes drug, alcohol, tobacco and sexual health issues
Supports professionals, parents and carers working with children and young people, with a range of publications, training and consultancy services
TheSite.org
TheSite.org is owned and run by YouthNet UK
Provides support and guidance to young adults on a wide range of issues
Includes factsheets and articles on drinking and drugs; among others
The Drug Education Forum (DEF)
Promotes provision of effective drug education for children and young people
Its focus is on the development of policy and practice in this field
The DEF brings together national organisations from health, education, police and voluntary sectors that deliver or support the delivery of drug education
Re-Solv
The Society for the Prevention of Solvent and Volatile Substance Abuse
Material for schools on solvents and volatile substances education
DEPIS
The Drug Education and Prevention Information Service (formerly LOCATE)
Database for planners and providers of drug education and prevention
For use in both school and community settings
Site may also be of use to young people, parents and carers
Connexions Gateway
Gateway to three sites for children and young people and practitioners
Connexions Direct
Provides information and advice for young people on all issues
Help on all types of addictions in Connections Direct (Addictions)
The Mentor Foundation
"Helps the helpers" to prevent drug misuse by children and young people
Identifies and disseminates best practices for drug misuse prevention
educari
Consultancy dealing with young people, drugs, education and health
Helps develop drug policies for schools and other educational establishments
Aimed at schools and educational professionals
The Portman Group
Website set up by the UK's leading drinks producers
Aimed at encouraging responsible drinking and responsible marketing
Good information and free educational materials
D.A.R.E.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education aims to reduce drugs misuse amongst children
"Drugs" covers a range of substances (illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco)
Education delivered through schools, aimed at children aged of 9 to 11
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
NACOA provides information, advice and support to children of alcoholics and people concerned with their welfare through its free, confidential telephone Helpline 0800 358 3456
