Links


DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs; it's aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk.

User Organisations

  • The Alliance (formerly the Methadone Alliance). The Alliance is a national organisation which exists to support people who are either in treatment or seeking help for drug dependency. It runs an advocacy service and if you have problems with a service is a place to go for practical support.
  • The Users' Voice. The magazine of the John Mordaunt Trust- it  provides a health and policy forum for/by drug-users and actively pursues harm reduction goals.

Carers and family members

  • Adfam: the leading national organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol.
  • http://www.drugs-info.co.uk/ is for family members and carers who are dealing with someone else's drug use.

Information Sources

  • Alcohol Concern The UK's leading charity on issues to do with alcohol.
  • FDAP (Federation of Drugs and Alcohol Professionals) a professional association for drugs and alcohol workers.
  • NTA The National Treatment Agency is the England wide body looking at treatment organisations throughout England. Its website is a central information site on policy, quality and guidance.
  • Transform A policy think talk arguing for drug decriminalisation. "Transform's vision is a world in which the War on Drugs is over and effective and humane systems of drug regulation have been established."
  • COCA, the Conference on Cocaine Abuse National charity looking at issues to do with crack and cocaine usage.
  • Alcohol, Drugs, Addiction and Recovery Stories on Video » Inexcess -really exciting resource with video clips
  • KFx is a drug consultancy initiative run by Kevin Flemen -the site provides authoritative information on a range of topics especially the law.
  • United Kingdom Harm Reduction Alliance UKHRA is a campaigning coalition of drug users, health and social care workers, criminal justice workers and educationalists that aims to put public health and human rights at the centre of drug treatment and service provision for drug users.
  • Film Exchange of Alcohol and Drugs
  • The Vaults of Erowid A major source of information about psychedelics
  • Skills for Health The organisation responsible for DANOS, the home page of the Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards
  • Tackling Drugs: Changing Lives Home Office site containing links to major policy documents, organisations and events.
  • Daily Dose - regular RSS to your mail information delivery service
  • Release. This is the place to go if you have a legal problem about drugs. Release offers a range of specialist services to professionals and the public concerning drugs, the law and human rights.
  • British Liver Trust is a major source of information on Hepatitis related illnesses
  • Benzo.org.uk provides information for people who are dependant on benzodiazepines that have been prescribed by a physician.
  • http://www.bcnc.org.uk A voluntary organisation which provides information and support to those addicted to tranquillisers or sleeping tablets. BCNC also offer information to and co-operates with health care professionals on the subject of sedative addiction."
  • http://www.drugtext.org/ is an online source of books and articles - access to the evidence base for free.
  • Harm Reduction Journal: free online journal on harm reduction articles
  • Paul Hanton has worked as a commissioner and written extensively on solution focused approaches. He now offers consultancy services and his page is http://www.solutionfocused.org.uk/.
  • www.talktofrank.com Information and advice for anyone concerned about drugs. Includes advice for worried parents.
  • Over-Count Drugs Information Agency There are very few places to get information about dependency on over the counter medication (OTCM). This site is an excellent place to start.
  • Relapse Prevention Growth Inc Tools - Substance abuse relapse prevention risk assessment & tools. Dedication to the prevention of continued substance abuse.

Services


  • Bright Eyes Drug and Alcohol Counselling

  • http://www.therightroute.co.uk/

    TRR is a specialist provider of Consultants, Developers, Trainers and Temporary Recruitment solutions to the UK Criminal Justice, Drug and Alcohol sector. TRR is committed to providing a high quality, personal service for Clients and Candidates across the niche sectors in which it operates.
  • Treatment Now.com 07 100 9931 will support you on those first steps to recovery from addiction! treatment-now.com is a professional care management service referring clients into private addiction treatment throughout the UK, Europe, South Africa and the US. We will ensure that your needs are met and we can provide the following services to support you at any time.
  • sub-aware - "At Sub-Aware we feel that everybody needs to be aware of issues relating to substances & substance use. This is a world wide problem and everybody is involved in someway, whether its through a family member or a friend. Or maybe you have been the victim of a drug related crime yourself, or use drugs and feel you need help or information, treatment or support. Our services are available to anybody who feels they need to be substance-aware."

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