Drug Related Issues
In this section you can find support for drug users and their families, as well as information on Legal Highs and County Lines.
FRANK
http://www.talktofrank.com
FRANK provide information and support on issues to do with drugs, including listing of drugs under their street names and live chat online from 2 – 6pm daily.
Helpline: 0300 123 6600 (lines open 24 hours)
Online chat: (2pm – 6pm every day)
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Text: 82111
Wales Drug and Alcohol Helpline
http://www.dan247.org.uk/
Support information for alcohol and drugs issues, for anyone based in Wales.
Helpline: 0808 808 22 34 (lines open 24 hours)
Text: Dan to 81066
Scotland – Know The Score
http://www.knowthescore.info
Support information for drug issues, for anyone based in Scotland.
Helpline: 0800 587 5879 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm, Weekends 10am – 4pm)
Drugs & Alcohol NI
https://services.drugsandalcoholni.info/treatment-support
Information on drug and alcohol treatment and support services available across Northern Ireland.
County Lines
https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/drug-trafficking/county-lines
Information from the NCA on ‘County Lines’ and the exploitation of young and vulnerable people. Includes what to do if you have concerns.
The Children’s Society
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/our-work/child-criminal-exploitation-and-county-lines/what-is-county-lines
Information, advice and links to help children and young people who are at risk of, or victims of child criminal exploitation or county lines drug trafficking.
Spiking
https://www.talktofrank.com/news/spiking
Top tips from Frank on staying safe from spiking.
result4addiction
https://www.result4addiction.net
Online, free and anonymous check and feedback on addiction. Check and research for yourself or a loved one
Drugs Penalties
https://www.gov.uk/penalties-drug-possession-dealing
Government information on the classification of drugs and the penalties in the UK.
Narcotics Anonymous
http://www.ukna.org/
Self-support group for people who have struggled with drug issues.
Helpline: 0300 999 1212 (lines open 10am -12midnight)
Cocaine Anonymous UK
https://cocaineanonymous.org.uk/
Memberships based organisation offering support to anyone who has been affected by cocaine addiction.
Helpline: 0800 612 0225
Mobile: 0300 111 2285
(lines open 10am - 10pm)
Email: helpline@cauk.org.uk
Cannabis – NHS
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/drugs/pages/cannabis-facts.aspx
Information on the cannabis effects and risks.
MS Society - For information on different types of cannabis and their possible use for people with MS, CLICK HERE
Steroids – NHS
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anabolic-steroid-abuse/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Information on the misuse of steroids and the side effects.
Adfam
http://www.adfam.org.uk/
Providing support for families and friends of drug and alcohol users, including information on drugs, criminal justice system and support groups.
Email: admin@adfam.org.uk
DrugFAM
http://www.drugfam.co.uk/
Supporting families, carers and friends affected by substance abuse.
Helpline: 0300 888 3853 (lines open 9am – 9pm)
Friday/Monday
https://www.fridaymonday.org.uk/
Information and support for gay and bi men with drug issues.
Release
http://www.release.org.uk
Advice about drugs and drug laws.
Email: ask@release.org.uk
Children & Drugs
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/talking-drugs-alcohol/children-and-drugs/
NSPCC information for parents about how to discuss drugs with their children.
Drug Science
http://www.drugscience.org.uk/
Information about drugs from The Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs.
LEGAL HIGHS – also known as NPS (New psychoactive substances)
Frank
http://www.talktofrank.com/legalhighs
Information from Frank about legal highs.
Helpline: 0300 123 6600 (lines open 24 hours)
Online chat: (2pm – 6pm every day)
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Text: 82111