Drugs & Alcohol
DrugScope
Excellent alphabetic list of drugs, alcohol and other substances
Clear information about each substance (what it is, its effects, the law, etc)
A wealth of related information, such as treatment and symptoms
Leaflets in a dozen languages
Alcohol Concern
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse
Comprehensive list of factsheets on the effects of alcohol abuse
Information relating to a wide range of communities, both ethnic and lifestyle
Drink and Drugs.net
Web portal for substance misuse specialists and others in health, social care and criminal justice who deal with drug and alcohol issues
Information, training, guidance and excellent links to UK and overseas sites
Re-Solv
The Society for the Prevention of Solvent and Volatile Substance Abuse
Comprehensive set of factsheets covering solvents and volatile substances
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
How’s Your Drink?
Helps to help people who are not sure whether they drink too much
Developed by Alcohol Concern
Know the Score
Information and advice on drugs in Scotland
Link to site listing where to get help in Scotland
CAIS
Information and advice on drugs in Wales
Lists services available in Wales
Exchange (Handbooks)
Wide range of handbooks on drug issues, such as safer injecting, detox and treatment choices
Exchange (Supplies)
Products to help those who are injecting to do so more safely
Includes syringe-id, sterifilt and citric sachets
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Wide range of factsheets on alcohol related issues
ADFAM
ADFAM is a charity supporting the families of drug and alcohol users
Wide range of publications to help families in many different circumstances
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
Lifeline (Publications)
Lifeline gives help and assistance with drug and alcohol related problems
It operates a significant number of drop-in and outreach projects
Publications on drugs for both users and non-users
Leaflets suitable schools and adults, and a variety of lifestyles
Daily Dose
Pro-active information site to empower people to tackle substance misuse
Offers the leading, regular newsletters on drug and alcohol misuse
HIT
Campaigning charity offering information, training and consultancy
Addresses drugs and alcohol, community safety and public health concerns
Compass
Range of services to tackle problem drug use, including drug related crime
APAS (Information)
Provides range of services to reduce the harm alcohol causes to people
Significant range of fact sheets and other information
PADA
Delivers support and services to the families of substance users across the country
Operates a 24/7 national Helpline 08457 023867
Release
Information on drugs, the law and human rights
DrugDrive
Think campaign website against driving while using drugs
Addaction
National charity working solely in the field of drug and alcohol treatment, founded 1967
Addaction now has over 70 services across the UK from Glasgow to Penzance
Phoenix House
National charity providing specialist treatment services for drug and alcohol users
Residential rehabilitation, community work, and criminal justice and prison services
Treatment Works
Developed by some of the biggest providers of drug and alcohol treatment in the UK
Created important report into the awareness of drug treatment and its effectiveness
EATA - European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (UK)
Umbrella organisation for independent drug and alcohol treatment and aftercare sector
Works alongside governmental bodies to improve access and quality of treatment
Represents 500 services provided by its members in the UK and Internationally
Forward Thinking on Drugs
A Release Initiative, it aims to produce evidence-based reviews in three main areas:
Mechanics and dynamics of relevant UN treaties and conventions
Harm reduction approaches to drug use
Global trends in illicit drug production, trafficking and consumption through to today
