Drug Related Concerns

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