Drug Addiction
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Sources of information and support
Adfam National www.adfam.org.uk is a national organisation in the UK working with families affected by drugs and alcohol, which provides a range of publications and resources for families about substance use and about criminal justice and operates an online message board and searchable database of local support groups. Tel: 020 7553 7640.
Broadreach House www.broadreach-house.org.uk is a registered charity in Plymouth, UK, providing structured day services and residential treatment for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs. Tel: 01752 500003.
Cocaine Anonymous www.ca.org, www.cauk.org.uk is a network of self-help groups based on the 12 step model, for people dependent on cocaine. Tel: 0800 612 0225 (UK).
Crossroads Antigua www.crossroadsantigua.org is a not-for-profit organisation and an International Centre of Excellence for the treatment of alcohol and other substance addictions, founded by Eric Clapton on the Island of Antigua, West Indies. We can provide referrals for individuals wishing to undertake treatment with Crossroads, please contact us for more information.
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) www.crystalmeth.org is a network of self-help groups based on the 12 step model, for people dependent on crystal meth.
Drink & Drug News www.drinkanddrugs.net is a UK web portal for professionals in the substance misuse sector and wider health, social care & criminal justice settings and for individuals affected by drugs and alcohol use; a comprehensive directory of residential drug & alcohol treatment services can be downloaded from the site.
Drugscope www.drugscope.org.uk is an independent centre of expertise on drugs in the UK, providing information on all aspects of drug misuse; resources include Drugdata, a searchable database of drugs literature, Drugsearch, an online encyclopedia on drugs and their effects and Helpfinder, a database of treatment services. Tel: 020 7940 7500.
Family and Friends www.familyfriends-drugs.org.uk is a UK charity providing telephone counselling support, information and education for the families, friends and carers of people affected by substance misuse; also facilitated support groups, face-to-face counselling and drop-in service. Tel: 0808 800 2000 helpline, 01926 314837.
Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals (FDAP) www.fdap.org.uk is the professional body for the substance use field and works to help improve standards of practice across the sector in the UK; the website has a directory of private practitioners.
Marijuana Anonymous (MA) www.marijuana-anonymous.org is a network of self-help groups based on the 12 step model for people dependent on marijuana.
Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) www.na.org, www.ukna.org is a network of self-help groups based on the 12 step model, for people dependent on drugs.
Phoenix Futures www.phoenix-futures.org.uk is a charity providing specialist treatment services for drug and alcohol users across the UK, including community day services, supported housing and residential rehabilitation centres for individual adults and families. Tel: 020 7234 9740.
Turning Point www.turning-point.org.uk is a UK charity providing services for people with complex needs across a range of issues, including residential rehabilitation and advice and support; substance misuse treatment services; mental health and learning disabilities services. Tel: 020 7481 7600
Forums
Uncommon Knowledge www.uncommonforum.com is a psychology, mental health and personal development forum with a section on addictions, especially popular with those who want to quit marijuana.
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