Information sites for the general public
Talk to Frank Campaign for young people and their parents, Talk to Frank aims to provide information on drugs as well as a local service finder and email answers to frequently asked questions.
Know the Score Scottish Executive campaign providing information about advice on drugs and their consequences. Drugscope Independent centre on drugs providing drug information, research and policy. Other sites
Centre for Drug Misuse Research (University of Glasgow) Information on current projects and past and recent research on drug misuse.
Dailydose Maintained by WIRED, an independent website, providing information, raising awareness and understanding of substance misuse. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Northern Ireland -Statistics and Research Provides statistics and research on drug misuse in Northern Ireland. Drug Misuse Information Scotland Providing information, statistics and research on drugs misuse in Scotland for key target groups: those involved or working in the field of drug misuse including treatment, criminal justice, education and community development. Economic and Social Research Council An independent organisation (established by Royal Charter) for the research and training in social and economic issues. European Legal Database on Drugs (ELDD) An online database of European drugs-related legislation for the 25 Member States and Norway. Government Social Research Providing career information, news, training, events and the latest methodological developments for government social researchers. Health Promotion Agency Information around health promotion and public health in Northern Ireland, for professionals, students and interested members of the public. Home Office – Research Development Statistics The Drugs Analysis and Research Programme is an embedded RDS team that undertakes research and analysis for the Home Office Drug Strategy Directorate. HOWIS Health of Wales Information Service Official website of NHS Wales, bringing together information sources about the health and lifestyle of the population of Wales. International Centre for Drug Policy (St. George's, University of London) Information about ICDP's programmes including links to np-SAD. Joseph Rowntree Foundation Social policy research and development charity in the UK. National Collaborating Centre for Drug Prevention (Liverpool John Moores University) An online UK drug prevention resource for professionals. National Drug Evidence Centre (University of Manchester) NDEC carries out epidemiological, evaluative and policy related research in the field of drug misuse. Contains information on the Centre's major research projects such as DTORS. NHS Health Scotland Information and resources to support health improvement practitioners and organisations working in Scotland. Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency Official information and statistics on Northern Ireland´s population and socio-economic conditions. Policy Hub Developed by the Government Social Research Unit, website aims to improve the way public policy is shaped and delivered. Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Provides drugs professionals with news and guidance from government about the Drugs Strategy. The Centre for Research on Drugs and Health Behaviour (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) The CRHDB conducts multi-disciplinary and intervention-based research on the social, behavioural and epidemiological aspects of drug use and health behaviour. The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse Special health authority to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England.
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