Useful Links

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Adfam

www.adfam.org.uk
Adfam's vision is a United Kingdom where every family member facing problems with drugs or alcohol will have access to a range of specialised services.

Al-Anon

www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Telephone: 020 7403 0888

Support for the families and friends of alcoholics.

Alcoholics Anonymous

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

0845 769 7555

This website provides links to websites maintained by Alcoholics Anonymous in the UK.

Alcohol Concern

www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Alcohol Concern works to reduce alcohol related harm, and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol related problems.

ASH

www.ash.org.uk
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH-UK) supports the UK campaign for clear, effective legislation to reduce and eventually eliminate the health problems caused by smoking.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust

www.bsmht.nhs.uk

The website of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, covering healthcare across Birmingham and Solihull.

Connexions
www.connexions.gov.uk
One stop advice shop for young people aged 13-19, and for 13-25 year olds with learning disabilities. Also includes information about local Connexions offices.

D-2k
www.d-2k.co.uk
Interactive drugs information site.

Daily Dose

www.dailydose.net
Provides links to news and reports concerning drug and alcohol use and misuse.

Department of Health

www.dh.gov.uk

Access to the Department of Health website, which contains information on policy, publications, and news related to health issues.

Department for Education and Skills

www.dfes.gov.uk

Information on Government policy relating to education and skills.

Drinkanddrugs.net

www.drinkanddrugs.net

This information is for substance misuse specialists and those in the wider health, social care and criminal justice fields who deal with drug and alcohol issues in the course of their work.

DR-Ugged
www.dr-ugged.co.uk
The Drug Rape Trust is the only charity dedicated to tackling drug assisted sexual assault. The website offers advice on preventing drug assisted sexual assault and what to do if you are assaulted.

Drugs.Com

www.drugs.com/

Prescribed drug information. 

DrugScope
www.drugscope.org.uk
The UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs.

FDAP (Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals)
www.fdap.org.uk
Support and information for workers in the field (and on the periphery) of drug and alcohol misuse

FRANK
www.talktofrank.com
Free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day.

Heroin Herald

http://journals.aol.co.uk/angloadvocate999/HeroinHerald

Journal discussing drugs, drugs and the law, the case for legalisation etc.

Hit
www.hit.org.uk
Drugs and alcohol health information, publications and training services aimed at young people and adults.

Liberty

www.yourrights.org.uk/index.shtml

Guide and advice on the Human Rights Act 1998

Lifebytes
www.lifebytes.gov.uk
LifeBytes gives young people aged 11 - 14 facts about health in a fun and interesting way.

Mainliners

www.mainliners.org.uk

Mainliners works across blood borne viruses, drugs and sexual health to help those most vulnerable.

Mind, Body and Soul
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
Mind, Body & Soul aims to give young people aged 14-16, the lowdown on health in a fun and interesting way.

Narcotics Anonymous
www.ukna.org
Information about Narcotics Anonymous meetings, materials, publications and events.

National Treatment Agency (NTA)
www.nta.nhs.uk
Aims to increase the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England.

Parents Centre
www.parentscentre.gov.uk
Advice and information for Parents.

Portman Group
www.portman-group.org.uk
Website set up by the UK's leading drinks producers in 1989, aimed at encouraging a promoting responsible drinking and responsible marketing in the alcohol industry. Good source of information and free educational materials can be ordered online.

Quit
www.quit.org.uk
QUIT is an independent charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop.

Release
www.release.org.uk
Range of services dedicated to meeting the health, welfare and legal needs of drug users and those who live and work with them.  

Solihull Borough Council

http://www.solihull.gov.uk/
News and information for those living, working and visiting Solihull. 

Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP)
www.smmgp.demon.co.uk
A developing network to support GPs and other primary health care team members who work with substance misuse.

Tackling Drugs
www.drugs.gov.uk
The government's site, providing information direct from the Home Office about current and future work being done nationally. Visit the Campaign section and register as a site member and free FRANK resources can be downloaded or ordered and delivered to you.

TeacherNet
www.teachernet.gov.uk
Advice and information for teachers.

The Alliance
www.m-alliance.org.uk
Support for people who receive prescribed drugs for the treatment of their drug dependency.

TheSite.org
www.thesite.org
Information for young people, relevant and concerning what happens to you. 

Transform Drug Policy Foundation

http://www.tdpf.org.uk/

Information and comments on drug policy reform.

UK Harm Reduction Alliance

www.ukhra.org/

information and comments on drug policy and harm reduction.

Wired
www.wiredinitiative.com
A grass roots initiative which provides drug and alcohol misuse related information, support, education and training.

Wired for Health
www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk
Health resources for teachers, including information regarding drugs and alcohol.

Wrecked
www.wrecked.co.uk
Alcohol information, specifically aimed at young people.