Useful Links

Adfam
A UK charity for families and relatives affected by drug and alcohol misuse

Al-Anon Family Groups
Support for families and friends of alcoholics whether they are still drinking or not.

Alateen – part of Al-Anon.  Alateen is for younger people aged 12-20 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

Alcohol Concern
The national agency on alcohol misuse.
Tel: 020 7928 7377

Alcoholics Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other in order to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Tel: 01782 266366

Charles Jones Institute (CJI) Ltd
A service providing a home detoxification and support service, followed by aftercare to those aged over 18 years living within a stable environment with adequate family/carer support in Stoke-on-Trent
Tel: 01782 593100 
Crimestoppers
Tel: 0800 555 111

Drugscope
The UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs.

FRANK
National Drugs Helpline.
Tel: 0800 77 66 00

Government site for national drug strategies
This is the cross-government drug strategy website for professionals and others interested in the strategy. Content includes publications, events, Drug Action Team Directory, drugs campaign resources, press releases, image library and the national drug strategy.

Narcotics Anonymous
Tel: 020 7730 0009

National Children's Bureau
The bureau promotes the voices, interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives.
Tel: 020 7843 6000

NHS Direct
Provides high quality health information and advice for the people of England. It is supported by a 24 hour nurse advice and information helpline.
Helpline - 0845 4647

ReleaseSince 1967 Release has offered a range of specialist services to professionals and the public concerning drugs and the law.
Helpline: 0845 4500 215
Administration: 020 7729 5255

Re-Solv
The Society for the Prevention of Solvent and Volatile Substance Abuse.

Staffordshire Drug Action Team
The team was set up in 1995 to tackle drug and alcohol misuse through a partnership of key agencies.
Tel: 01785 223176

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Stoke-on-Trent Community Safety Partnership
The Partnership has been working since 1998 to make the City of Stoke-on-Trent safer for everyone who lives in, works in or visits it.
Tel: 01782 236113

Turning Point
A national charity providing services for those affected by drug and alcohol misuse.

Wired for Health
A series of websites managed by the Health Development Agency on behalf of the Department of Health and the Department for Education and Skills. In this site you will find links to the following interactive health sites:

Drugs Education Forum
This forum promotes the provision of effective drug education for all children and young people.

Health Wise
An independent provider of telephone helplines, health information and health education resources dealing with drugs education for primary and secondary schools.
Office Telephone 0151 6493400
Fax 0151 6493401

Mind Body and Soul
A new website which aims to give young people aged 14 – 16 the lowdown on health.