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drug and alcohol treatment and support services for
young people, adults, families and carers throughout
Oxfordshire
National Organisations
Oxfordshire DAAT cannot be held responsible
for the content of external sites.
ASH
www.ash.org.uk
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH-UK) supports the UK
campaign for clear, effective legislation to reduce
and eventually eliminate the health problems caused
by smoking.
Connexions
www.connexions.gov.uk
One stop advice shop for young people aged 13-19, and
for 13-25 year olds with learning disabilities. Also
includes information about local Connexions offices.
Department of Health
www.dh.gov.uk
Access to the Department of Health website, which contains
information on policy, publications, and news related
to health issues.
Department for Education and Skills
www.dfes.gov.uk
Information on Government policy relating to education
and skills.
Domestic Abuse Oxfordshire
www.amiabused.com
Hit
www.hit.org.uk
Drugs and alcohol health information, publications and
training services aimed at young people and adults.
Lifebytes
www.lifebytes.gov.uk
LifeBytes gives young people aged 11 - 14 facts about
health in a fun and interesting way.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
(NACOA)
NACOA was founded to provide information, advice and
support for children of alcohol dependent parents and
people concerned for their welfare.
www.nacoa.org.uk
Free confidential helpline 0800 3583456
or email helpline@nacoa.org.uk
Oxford City Council
www.oxford.gov.uk
News and information for residents of Oxford City.
Oxfordshire County Council
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
News and information for those living, working and visiting
Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust
www.oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk/
Health services information for local people.
Quit
www.quit.org.uk
QUIT is an independent charity whose aim is to save
lives by helping smokers to stop.
Samaritans
www.samaritans.org
South Oxfordshire District Council
www.southoxon.gov.uk
Provides information for people living and working in
South Oxfordshire.
Substance Misuse Management in General Practice
(SMMGP)
www.smmgp.demon.co.uk
A developing network to support GPs and other primary
health care team members who work with substance misuse.
TeacherNet
www.teachernet.gov.uk
Advice and information for teachers.
Vale of White Horse District Council
www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Vale of White Horse District Council is a local authority
covering the south western part of Oxfordshire.
West Oxfordshire District Council
www.westoxon.gov.uk
This site is a guide to the Council and its work; it
contains everyday information for residents.
Wired
www.wiredinitiative.com
A grass roots initiative which provides drug and alcohol
misuse related information, support, education and training.
Wired for Health
www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk
Health resources for teachers, including information
regarding drugs and alcohol.
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National Services for Young People
Lifebytes
www.lifebytes.gov.uk
LifeBytes gives young people aged 11 - 14 facts about
health in a fun and interesting way.
FRANK
www.talktofrank.com
Free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours
a day.
Hit
www.hit.org.uk
Drugs and alcohol health information, publications and
training services aimed at young people and adults.
Mind, Body and Soul
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
Mind, Body & Soul aims to give young people aged
14-16, the lowdown on health in a fun and interesting
way.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
(NACOA)
NACOA was founded to provide information, advice and
support for children of alcohol dependent parents and
people concerned for their welfare.
www.nacoa.org.uk
Free confidential helpline 0800 3583456
or email helpline@nacoa.org.uk
TheSite.org
www.thesite.org
Information for young people, relevant and concerning
what happens to you.
Truth About Booze
www.thetruthaboutbooze.co.uk
Part of Drink Aware aimed at under 18s providing information
on units, effects and discussion forums.
Wrecked
www.wrecked.co.uk
Alcohol information, specifically aimed at young people.
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National Services for Adults
Department of Health
www.dh.gov.uk
Access to the Department of Health website, which contains
information on policy, publications, and news related
to health issues.
Department for Education and Skills
www.dfes.gov.uk
Information on Government policy relating to education
and skills.
Drinkanddrugs.net
www.drinkanddrugs.net
This information is for substance misuse specialists
and those in the wider health, social care and criminal
justice fields who deal with drug and alcohol issues
in the course of their work.
DR-Ugged
www.dr-ugged.co.uk
The Drug Rape Trust is the only charity dedicated to
tackling drug assisted sexual assault. The website offers
advice on preventing drug assisted sexual assault and
what to do if you are assaulted.
DrugScope
www.drugscope.org.uk
The UK's leading independent centre of expertise on
drugs.
FDAP (Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals)
www.fdap.org.uk
Support and information for workers in the field (and
on the periphery) of drug and alcohol misuse
Hit
www.hit.org.uk
Drugs and alcohol health information, publications and
training services aimed at young people and adults.
Methadone Alliance
www.m-alliance.org.uk
Support for people who receive prescribed drugs for
the treatment of their drug dependency.
Mind, Body and Soul
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
Mind, Body & Soul aims to give young peopleaged
14-16, the lowdown on health in a fun and interesting
way.
Narcotics Anonymous
www.ukna.org
Information about Narcotics Anonymous meetings, materials,
publications and events.
National Treatment Agency (NTA)
www.nta.nhs.uk
Aims to increase the availability, capacity and effectiveness
of treatment for drug misuse in England.
Quit
www.quit.org.uk
QUIT is an independent charity whose aim is to save
lives by helping smokers to stop.
Release
www.release.org.uk
Range of services dedicated to meeting the health, welfare
and legal needs of drug users and those who live and
work with them.
Tackling Drugs
www.drugs.gov.uk
The government's site, providing information direct
from the Home Office about current and future work being
done nationally.
Wired
www.wiredinitiative.com
Health resources for teachers, including information
regarding drugs and alcohol.
Wired for Health
www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk
Health resources for teachers, including information
regarding drugs and alcohol.
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National Organisations for Families & Carers
Parents Against Drug Abuse (PADA)
Telephone: 0845 7023867
For parents and families of drug users to get information
and to offer support from people in the same situation.
Adfam
www.adfam.org.uk
Adfam's vision is a United Kingdom where every family
member facing problems with drugs or alcohol will have
access to a range of specialised services.
Clouds
www.clouds.org.uk
Clouds is a registered charity working both with substance
misusers and their families. Families Plus is devoted
to family members and others who want help in understanding
and coming to terms with the effects of living with
the substance misuse of others.
DrugScope
www.drugscope.org.uk
The UK's leading independent centre of expertise on
drugs.
FRANK
www.talktofrank.com
Free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours
a day.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
(NACOA)
NACOA was founded to provide information, advice and
support for children of alcohol dependent parents and
people concerned for their welfare.
www.nacoa.org.uk
Free confidential helpline 0800 3583456
or email helpline@nacoa.org.uk
Parents Centre
www.parentscentre.gov.uk
Advice and information for Parents.
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National Alcohol Services
Al-Anon
www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7403 0888
Support for the families and friends of alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
0845 769 7555
This website provides links to websites maintained by
Alcoholics Anonymous in the UK.
Alcohol Concern
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Alcohol Concern works to reduce alcohol related harm,
and to increase the range and quality of services available
to people with alcohol related problems.
Clouds
www.clouds.org.uk
Clouds is a registered charity working both with substance
misusers and their families. Families Plus is devoted
to family members and others who want help in understanding
and coming to terms with the effects of living with
the substance misuse of others.
Drinkanddrugs.net
www.drinkanddrugs.net
This information is for substance misuse specialists
and those in the wider health, social care and criminal
justice fields who deal with drug and alcohol issues
in the course of their work.
Drink Aware
www.drinkaware.co.uk
Covers a wide range of information on responsible drinking
from the general effects of alcohol to brief overview
of laws relating to alcohol.
Drink Aware Trust
www.drinkawaretrust.co.uk
Drink Aware Trust is an independent body with the objective
of positively changing public behaviour and national
drinking culture to help reduce alcohol misuse and minimise
alcohol-related harm through campaigning and education.
FDAP (Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals)
www.fdap.org.uk
Support and information for workers in the field (and
on the periphery) of drug and alcohol misuse.
HubCAPP
www.hubcapp.org.uk
The Hub of Commissioned Alcohol Projects and Policies
(HubCAPP) is an online resource of local alcohol initiatives
throughout England. Alcohol Concern operate the site
which is funded by Department of Health so is particularly
focused on health-related initiatives and those projects
that aim to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse.
Institute of Alcohol Studies
www.ias.org.uk
Organisation sponsored by the United Kingdom Temperance
Alliance. Provides a range of fact sheets about the
use of alcohol and a wide collection of alcohol studies
from the UK and international sources.
Know Your Limits
www.knowyourlimits.gov.uk
Provides information on how to stay safe and drink sensibly.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
(NACOA)
NACOA was founded to provide information, advice and
support for children of alcohol dependent parents and
people concerned for their welfare.
www.nacoa.org.uk
Free confidential helpline 0800 3583456
or email helpline@nacoa.org.uk
Portman Group
www.portman-group.org.uk
Website set up by the UK's leading drinks producers
in 1989, aimed at encouraging a promoting responsible
drinking and responsible marketing in the alcohol industry.
Good source of information and free educational materials
can be ordered online.
Truth About Booze
www.thetruthaboutbooze.co.uk
Part of Drink Aware aimed at under 18s providing information
on units, effects and discussion forums.
Wired
www.wiredinitiative.com
A grass roots initiative which provides drug and alcohol
misuse related information, support, education and training.
Wired for Health
www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk
Health resources for teachers, including information
regarding drugs and alcohol.
Wrecked
www.wrecked.co.uk
Alcohol information, specifically aimed at young people.
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National Substance Misuse Organisations
Adfam
www.adfam.org.uk
Adfam's vision is a United Kingdom where every family
member facing problems with drugs or alcohol will have
access to a range of specialised services.
Al-Anon
www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7403 0888
Support for the families and friends of alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
0845 769 7555
This website provides links to websites maintained by
Alcoholics Anonymous in the UK.
Alcohol Concern
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Alcohol Concern works to reduce alcohol related harm,
and to increase the range and quality of services available
to people with alcohol related problems.
ASH
www.ash.org.uk
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH-UK) supports the UK
campaign for clear, effective legislation to reduce
and eventually eliminate the health problems caused
by smoking.
Clouds
www.clouds.org.uk
Clouds is a registered charity working both with substance
misusers and their families. Families Plus is devoted
to family members and others who want help in understanding
and coming to terms with the effects of living with
the substance misuse of others.
Connexions
www.connexions.gov.uk
One stop advice shop for young people aged 13-19, and
for 13-25 year olds with learning disabilities. Also
includes information about local Connexions offices.
D-2k
www.d-2k.co.uk
Interactive drugs information site.
Daily Dose
www.dailydose.net
Provides links to news and reports concerning drug and
alcohol use and misuse.
Department of Health
www.dh.gov.uk
Access to the Department of Health website, which contains
information on policy, publications, and news related
to health issues.
Department for Education and Skills
www.dfes.gov.uk
Information on Government policy relating to education
and skills.
Drinkanddrugs.net
www.drinkanddrugs.net
This information is for substance misuse specialists
and those in the wider health, social care and criminal
justice fields who deal with drug and alcohol issues
in the course of their work.
DR-Ugged
www.dr-ugged.co.uk
The Drug Rape Trust is the only charity dedicated to
tackling drug assisted sexual assault. The website offers
advice on preventing drug assisted sexual assault and
what to do if you are assaulted.
DrugScope
www.drugscope.org.uk
The UK's leading independent centre of expertise on
drugs.
FDAP (Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals)
www.fdap.org.uk
Support and information for workers in the field (and
on the periphery) of drug and alcohol misuse
FRANK
www.talktofrank.com
Free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours
a day.
Hit
www.hit.org.uk
Drugs and alcohol health information, publications and
training services aimed at young people and adults.
Lifebytes
www.lifebytes.gov.uk
LifeBytes gives young people aged 11 - 14 facts about
health in a fun and interesting way.
Methadone Alliance
www.m-alliance.org.uk
Support for people who receive prescribed drugs for
the treatment of their drug dependency.
Mind, Body and Soul
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
Mind, Body & Soul aims to give young peopleaged
14-16, the lowdown on health in a fun and interesting
way.
Narcotics Anonymous
www.ukna.org
Information about Narcotics Anonymous meetings, materials,
publications and events.
National Treatment Agency (NTA)
www.nta.nhs.uk
Aims to increase the availability, capacity and effectiveness
of treatment for drug misuse in England.
Parents Centre
www.parentscentre.gov.uk
Advice and information for Parents.
Portman Group
www.portman-group.org.uk
Website set up by the UK's leading drinks producers
in 1989, aimed at encouraging a promoting responsible
drinking and responsible marketing in the alcohol industry.
Good source of information and free educational materials
can be ordered online.
Quit
www.quit.org.uk
QUIT is an independent charity whose aim is to save
lives by helping smokers to stop.
Release
www.release.org.uk
Range of services dedicated to meeting the health, welfare
and legal needs of drug users and those who live and
work with them.
Substance Misuse Management in General Practice
(SMMGP)
www.smmgp.demon.co.uk
A developing network to support GPs and other primary
health care team members who work with substance misuse.
Tackling Drugs
www.drugs.gov.uk
The government's site, providing information direct
from the Home Office about current and future work being
done nationally. Visit the Campaign section and register
as a site member and free FRANK resources can be downloaded
or ordered and delivered to you.
TeacherNet
www.teachernet.gov.uk
Advice and information for teachers.
TheSite.org
www.thesite.org
Information for young people, relevant and concerning
what happens to you.
Wired
www.wiredinitiative.com
A grass roots initiative which provides drug and alcohol
misuse related information, support, education and training.
Wired for Health
www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk
Health resources for teachers, including information
regarding drugs and alcohol.
Wrecked
www.wrecked.co.uk
Alcohol information, specifically aimed at young people.
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