National Organisations

national organisations

Listed below are many organisations that we feel may be able to help you with any queries or issues related to the mentioned subjects.

Navigate this page to find the following:
Drug Problems
Alcohol Problems
Teenager Challenges
Children Smoking
Bullying
Health

Drug Problems
National Drugs Helpline 0800 776600

Drug Action Team (WDAT’s) - www.warwickshire.gov.uk/drugs primary responsibility is to ensure that high quality drug services are provided throughout Warwickshire, however the WDAT is also involved in providing education and information on substance misuse.

Adfam - Adfam Helps for families affected by drugs

Drugscope - DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs: Our aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk. Click title for more on what we do

Shipston Medical Centre - Link to Shipston Medical Centre If you or a member of your family have a problem with illegal drugs or if you are concerned about the use of recreational drugs or alcohol, GP’s would be happy to talk to you completely confidentially

Family & Friends: Freephone 0808 800 2000 - Telephone helpline for family & friends of drug users, drug education & awareness training for groups. Work in schools and volunteering for young people. Helpline Mon Wed Fri 10am-4pm & 7pm-10pm Tues & Thurs 7pm-10pm
Fax 01926 424 500; Email info@familyfriends-drugs.org.uk

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Alcohol Problems
Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 - Open 24 hours a day
email Alcoholics Anonymous

Drinkline 0800 917 8282 - A free and confidential telephone helpline for anyone who is concerned about their own or someone else's drinking.

Alcohol Concern - AlcoholConcern.org.uk - Comprehensive information on alcohol and local services.

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Teenager Challenges

Help and Advice http://www.gotateenager.org.uk/ from Parentline

ivillage - A well established site offering plenty of useful advice for parents dealing with the challenges of teenage parenting http://www.ivillage.co.uk/parenting/teens/teenbeh/articles/0,,186629_574141-2,00.html

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Children Smoking
Tobacco Control Resource Centre - Contains links to sites that aim to prevent people from starting smoking in the first place. Useful to smokers, parents, teachers and children. These links are also good for those interested in finding out more about tobacco and its effects as many of the sites provide fact sheets and information that is easy to understand.

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Bullying
Kidscape - There is an anti-bullying charity called Kidscape which may be able to help. Good advice on how to deal with bullying is available on its website www.kidscape.org.uk and on www.bullying.co.uk

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Health

kids.direct.gov.uk/

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