Life Works is a UK based treatment centre committed to providing the highest quality treatment in Europe for: - Alcohol addiction and drug addiction - Eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia and overeating - Depression and anxiety disorders - Compulsive disorders - sex addiction, love addiction, gambling addiction, codependency - read more

Provide independent and expert advice to member agencies, commissioners and other stakeholders Supporting the development of services that are relevant to all Londons communities. Actively engage policy and decision makers, seeking influence and investment in services. - read more

Welcome to the website of Re-Solv, the national charity solely dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse (VSA). Re-Solv's purpose is to end volatile substance abuse, particularly among children and young people. With over twenty years experience and dedication to the prevention of VSA, Re-Solv is acknowledged as the lead body in the field and recognised nationally and internationally as a specialist source of information on VSA. - read more

SAADAT is a voluntary association, representing all of Scotland’s 22 alcohol and drug action teams. We were established in May 2006. association, representing all of Scotland’s 22 alcohol and drug action teams. We were established in May 2006. What does SAADAT do? - represent the Action Teams as a body providing expert opinion - inform the Action Teams about developments in national, UK, European and international legislation, policy and research - facilitate the sharing of information and good practice amongst the Action Teams - engage with policy makers and other influential bodies - read more

We provide free and confidential help to over 3,000 individuals and their families each year. With over 20 years experience we know what works and can help you find it. There are an estimated 8,000 people in Bristol with a serious problem with heroin and/or Crack cocaine. But there are many, many more who use other drugs or alcohol. Many people don't get problems they can't handle. But some do. Whether you're worried about heroin or cocaine, cannabis or ketamine, amphetamine or ecstasy. You can get free and confidential help from us. - read more

News and comment on the unfolding story of cannabis law reform - read more

Welcome to our website, we hope it will be useful to anyone involved in the development of drug education in England, and in particular to those interested in the development of policy and practice. The Drug Education Forum is the umbrella body for national organisations that deliver or support the delivery of drug education. The Forum promotes the provision of effective drug education for all children and young people in England - read more

North Yorkshire AIDS Action is a voluntary organisation founded to respond to the challenge of HIV and AIDS in North Yorkshire by: - providing help and active support to people with HIV/AIDS and those close to them. - to inform and educate people in the area about HIV/AIDS (and sexual health generally) - read more

The Association of Nurses in Substance Abuse was formed in 1983 as an interest group for nurses working in drug and alcohol services. Since then these services have undergone many changes and have rapidly expanded. These changes have raised many issues and topics for discussion by ANSA members. In the early stages of ANSA many nurses worked in unsupported and isolated situations and, as a single professional organisation, ANSA was often the only support system available. Very few people are now isolated and the development of drug and alcohol services has heralded a multidisciplinary approach to drug and alcohol problems. ANSA has reflected this change by welcoming workers from other disciplines as associate members of the organisation. - read more

The Kenward Trust offers hope for those who are serious about wanting to recover from drug and alcohol abuse and work towards a new life - free from their addiction. At our residential rehabilitation and community recovery centres, caring, professional staff work closely with residents to restore self-confidence, dignity and other life skills needed to equip them to live productive independent lives once more. People suffering from drug and alcohol abuse and addiction come to Kenward to get well again, because at Kenward Trust 'Recovery' really works. On this web site you will find testimonies from those whom the Kenward Trust has helped; genuine success stories of achievement from real people. - read more

The Colchester Drug and Alcohol Reference Group, or DARG, is responsible for delivering the Government’s anti-drug strategy in Colchester. Similar groups operate throughout the country. Members of the Colchester group come from a wide range of local agencies, and a full list is given below. They work together to reduce drug and alcohol misuse and the problems that they cause the local community. - read more

A recent survey found 66% of UK secondary school pupils have been offered drugs. Was one of them your child? Raisingkids.co.uk's guest expert, drugs counsellor Melissa Baxter, offers some advice for parents who suspect their teenager might be involved with substance abuse. - read more

The Drugs and Homeless Initiative is a local charity that was set up in 1999 to help those in need out of the cycle of homelessness and drug/alcohol abuse. Its aim is to assist people to address their addictions and so gain control of their lives again. During that time DHI have helped over 4,000 individuals overcome their addictions and put homelessness, drug and alcohol dependency behind them to build a better future. DHI offer services in Bath & North East Somerset, Wiltshire, Mendip and South Gloucestershire. - read more

A Voluntary Sector Organisation committed to serving the community and minimising the harm that misuse of drugs and alcohol can do. The Trust is working with thousands of people a year helping to change their lives. - read more

The Swansea Drugs Project is one of the oldest substance misuse agencies in Wales, established in 1983 by a group of local residents and professionals, who identified a need for a service for those experiencing problems with misuse of substances. The agency, formerly known as “SAND” has developed greatly since its establishment, and is regarded as one of the most innovative substance misuse agencies in Wales – having established the first needle exchange and separate service for young substance misusers in Wales. The agency works to minimise the harm caused to individuals and society by both drugs and alcohol. - read more

The impact of substance (drugs and alcohol) misuse on our communities warrants valuable attention. It is estimated that 1 in 5 of us will at some point be affected by substance misuse, in one way or another. Our experiences will range from supporting loved ones and friends, to being the victim of a crime committed to fund an addiction. - read more

At Recover, we are committed to providing confidential, impartial, straight-forward information and support to people struggling with drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, depression & trauma. - read more

Drug Action Teams (DATs) are the partnerships responsible for delivering the drug strategy at a local level. DATs are partnerships combining representatives from local authorities, health, probation, the prison service and the voluntary sector. - read more

Narconon UK delivers drug education programmes nationally. It's drug education presentations provide people with the truth about drugs, often for the first time. Narconon are dedicated to enlightening people of all ages so they can make the rational decision to live drug free. - read more

Haines House, Alcohol and Drug Project, provides a bridge between residential rehabilitation programmes and an independent life without drugs or alcohol. It was set up in 1996, by Cricklewood Homeless Concern in partnership with Stadium Housing Association, to provide a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment for men over 18 years of age recovering from substance use. It is funded by Housing Benefit and Supporting People. - read more