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Independent Drugs Agencies / National
Charities

Adfam
Adfam is a national charity working with families affected by drugs and alcohol and is a leading agency in substance misuse related family work. They provide a large range of publications and resources for families about substances and criminal justice and operate an online message board and database of local support groups that helps families hear about an talk to people who understand their situation. Adfam also runs direct support services at London prisons for families of inmates who need to talk about prison and drugs.

Alcohol Concern
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. They work to reduce the incidence and costs of alcoholrelated harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems.

DrugScope
DrugScope is one of the UK's leading centres of expertise on drugs. They aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk. They provide quality drug information, promote effective responses to drug taking, undertake research at local, national and international levels, advise on policy-making, encourage informed debate and speak for their member bodies working on the ground. Drug Action Team contact details can be found on this site. This site has lots of good drug information and a portal for young people aimed at younger teenagers.

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)
Established in 1993 by the European Community in response to a heightening drug problem in Europe it works on specific topics ranging from education and training to the environment and drugs.

Exchange on Drug Demand Reduction Action (EDDRA)
A growing database with detailed information on evaluated drug education, prevention and treatment projects across the European Union.

Release
The national legal and drugs advice service. It provides the Drugs in chools Helpline as well as education and information materials.