Useful sites

Addiction can also have a devastating effect on families and friends. Here are some links that we hope can help you

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Action on Addiction
Medical addiction research charity

Addaction
National charity which helps drug & alcohol users access appropriate treatment

Adfam
National organisation providing help, advice and support for families affected by substance misuse

Alcohol Concern
National Agency concerned with alcohol misuse and alcohol-related matters

Alcoholics Anonymous
Self-help organisation for people dependent on alcohol
Tel 029 7833 0022

How to Find AA in England, Scotland and Wales
An unofficial website with information about Alcoholics Anonymous in England, Scotland & Wales.

Centre for Recovery from Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Information and advice for those with a drug or alcohol problem, families & friends

Department of Health
Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications

EATA
Aims to develop, maintain and improve standards in the management of drug/alcohol treatment centres in Europe

Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals
The professional body for practitioners working in the substance misuse field.

Frank
National helpline providing information on drug-related matters Tel 0800 776600

Institute of Alcohol Studies
Educational body aiming to increase knowledge of alcohol and consequences of misuse

London Drug And Alcohol Network (LDAN)
Provides advice, information and support to those working directly with people who have drug and alcohol problems in London

National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA)
The NTA aims to increase the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England.

Think About Drink
NHS website with information about drinking