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Addaction
- Drug and alcohol treatment charity presents information on its work with details of how to support the charity and where to seek help.
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CITA - Council for Information on Tranquillisers, Antidepressants, and Painkillers
- Provides information and advice for individuals, families, friends and professional advisors dealing with prescribed tranquillisers, sleeping tablets, and antidepressants.
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Cocaine Anonymous
- Based on the 12-steps / Minnesota Model. Provides an online self-assessment of cocaine addiction and a list of UK-wide contacts.
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Crew 2000
- Edinburgh based initiative which brings together young people hoping to find ways to lessen the risks of drugs. Features an A-Z of drugs, drug myths, information on the organisation's workshops and support systems and details of how to volunteer.
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DrugScope
- A national membership organisation for the drug sector and an independent centre of expertise on drugs and drug use. Includes a library of resources, details of their policy and information work, news, and contacts.
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Families Anonymous
- Supports the relatives and friends of those involved in drug abuse. Include an outline of how the organisation works.
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Head Gear
- Offers youth friendly information on drug choices, consequences and the law, with support links specific to Edinburgh.
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Know the Score
- Scottish site presents information and advice for those concerned by drug issues, with sections for young people, parents and professionals.
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National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse
- Health authority within the NHS which aims to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England. Includes directory of residential treatment centres.
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Parents Against Drug Abuse
- PADA is a cheshire based charity offering services across the UK. Includes facts and information on drugs, suuport and area contacts.
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Release
- National centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law, providing free and confidential specialist advice to the public and professionals.Also campaigns for changes to UK drug policy to bring about a fairer and more compassionate legal framework to manage drug use in society.
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Scottish Drug Services Directory
- Provides a searchable database of all drug treatment and rehabilitation services in Scotland.
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Scottish Drugs Forum
- National Scottish non-government drugs policy and information agency; offers information on publications, events and news.
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Scottish Families Affected by Drugs
- Coordinates, supports, and represents families and family support groups affected by living with or supporting a drug user. Provides details of their helpline and services, and a listing of local groups.
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Transform
- Debates drug policy and examines the issues around prohibition, legalisation and regulation of all drugs including heroin, cocaine and cannabis.Includes briefings, research, newsletters and information on how to get involved with the campaign.
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UK Drug Rehab
- Directory of UK addiction treatment centres, organisations and service providers.
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