Links

UK DATs
www.drugs.gov.uk/dat/directory/

Drug Scope
Free of hype and panic this site is one of the best on the net for information on practically every recreational drug known. A great resource for professionals and knowledgeable users and families.
www.drugscope.org.uk

Talk to Frank
Government site aimed at teenagers and concerned families. Lots of valuable info and if you can stomach the slightly patronising slant, it's a good place to start for basic info.
www.talktofrank.com

Cocaine user - helping hand
These people are doing some great work, an excellent site. Regular updates, latest research, news and developments and a user's forum.
www.cocainehelp.org

The coffee shop directory
A guide from our more enlightened Dutch cousins.
www.coffeeshop.freeuk.com

Good practice, client centred care and harm reduction methodologies and training.
www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk

Alcohol Concern
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk

BBC HEALTH's Guide to Addictions
www.bbc.co.uk/health/addictions/

DrinkandDrugs.net
www.drinkanddrugs.net

Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals
www.fdap.org.uk

Drug Policy Alliance
www.drugpolicy.org

ADFAM National
020 7928 8898
ADFAM provides confidential support and information and details of local support services.
Waterbridge House, 32-36 Loman Street, London SE1 0EE.

Drinkline
0800 917 8282
Mon-Fr 9am 11pm, Sat-Sun 6pm-11pm
Gives free and confidential information and advice and can put you in touch with local alcohol support services for one-to-one help.

Drug Education Forum
Tel: 020 7843 6311
The Drug Education Forum's aim is to participate in and develop the debate about drug education. Its members are national organisations and representatives who work with young people and substance misuse.
National Children's Bureau, 8 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7QE
www.ncb.org.uk

Drugsandstuff
www.drugsandstuff.co.uk

National Treatment Agency
The NTA is a joint initiative of the Department of Health and the Home Office set up to cover the health, social services and criminal justice aspects of substance misuse treatment in England. The Agency has been established as a Special Health Authority. This gives it the operational independence for it to become the authoritative national voice in setting standards for drug treatment commissioning and provision.
www.nta.nhs.uk

Release
Tel: 020 7729 5255
Release offers expertise in all aspects of drugs and the law. It also has a "Drugs in Schools" helpline (0808 8000 800) to help and support pupils, parents and teachers involved with drug related incidents at schools and has developed a range of publications and specialist training in this area.
388 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT
www.release.org.uk

Action for Prisoners Families
The national federation of services supporting families of prisoners.
www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

Alternatives to Violence Project
A national network of volunteers running workshops for anyone who wants to find ways of resolving conflict without resorting to violence.
www.avpbritain.org.uk

The Butler Trust
Encouraging effective care for prisoners through its Annual Award Scheme for the UK Prison Services.
www.thebutlertrust.org.uk

Centre for Adolescent Rehabilitation (C-FAR)
Its aims and objectives are to rehabilitate the lives of young adult male ex-offenders aged 18 - 24 years.
www.c-far.org.uk

Centre for Crime & Justice Studies
Providing information; Producing research; Promoting justice.
www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/rel/ccjs/

Crime Info
If you want to know about crime, what causes it and how it is dealt with then this is where you can find out
www.crimeinfo.org.uk

Forum on Prisoner Education
The Forum on Prisoner Education aims to 'advance the quality, availability and consistency of education and training within the criminal justice system'.
www.fpe.org.uk

HM Prison Service
Find out about the work carried out in prisons throughout England and Wales.
www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk

Howard League for Penal Reform
The Howard League is the oldest penal reform charity in the UK and works for humane and rational reform of the penal system.
www.howardleague.org.uk

Magistrates Association
Everything you need to know about Magistrates.
www.magistrates-association.org.uk

New Bridge Prison Liaison Project
The "Prison Liaison Project" supplies a database of Service Providers to anyone resettling prisoners in and around Liverpool City boundaries.
www.prisonliaisonproject.co.uk

Prison Reform Trust
The work of the Prison Reform Trust is aimed at creating a just, humane and effective penal system.
www.prisonreformtrust.org.uk

Sanctuary Addiction & Alcohol Services
An abstinent-based treatment unit committed to the treatment, counselling and support for those affected by substance misuse and/or alcoholism.
www.saaas.co.uk

Smart Justice
A crime reduction campaign site, widening the public debate on crime and punishment by working in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies, the police and community groups.
www.smartjustice.org

Thames Valley Partnership
Bringing people and organisations together to work for safer communities.
www.thamesvalleypartnership.org.uk

The Right Route
Consultants, Developers and Trainers to the Criminal Justice, Drugs and Alcohol sector.
Telephone: 020 7738 7573
www.therightroute.co.uk

Unlock
The National Association of Ex-Offenders.
www.unlockprison.org.uk