The BBC also has a number of websites dealing with the issue of drugs, targeted at a variety of age groups. Details of these, and organisations who can give advice are below.

DRUG CHARITIES AND INFORMATION

FRANK

FRANK is the government's free and confidential drugs helpline. It features detailed advice on the different types of drugs, gives advice on what to do if you think you have a problem or you suspect someone you know has a problem.

FRANK helpline: 0800 77 66 00
FRANK textphone number: 0800 917 8765

Adfam

Adfam is a national charity working with families affected by drugs and alcohol and is a leading agency in substance related family work. They provide a range of publications and resources for families about substances and criminal justice and operate an online message board and database of local support groups that helps families hear about and talk to people who understand their situation.

The Foreign Office

The Foreign Office has information about drug laws abroad and has produced a leaflet detailing the advice and help that the British Consulate can give if you are arrested for drugs offences outside of the UK.

The European Legal Database on Drugs

This website gives detailed information about the law in Spain. It details the history of the legislation and prosecution practices.

Lifebytes

LifeBytes is a new website which gives young people aged 11 to 14 the facts about health, including drugs, in a different and interesting way.

DrugScope

DrugScope is an independent centre of expertise on drugs. The aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk. It provides quality drug information, promotes effective responses to drug taking and undertakes research at local, national and international levels.

Addaction

Addaction is a UK charity working solely in the field of drug and alcohol treatment. Founded in 1967, it now has more than projects within communities and prisons.

Release

Release offers a range of specialist services to professionals and the public concerning drugs and the law. At the heart of our service is the Legal Helpline and Heroin Helpline, providing advice to drug users, their families, friends, and statutory and voluntary agencies.

New Choices

New Choices is the only specifically cocaine related addiction centre in the UK.

Adrian Rides,
New Choices,
1, Harley Street,
London
W1G 9QD

Alternatively e-mail New Choices at:

adrian@cocaine-addiction.co.uk

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

BBC WEBSITES

BBC News website

The BBC News website contains a factual and non judgemental guide to the various illegal drugs available and a special section on the drugs debate.

BBC Health

The BBC Health website has a detailed section about illegal drugs. The "Understanding Drugs" sections contain articles on the effects of drugs and what to look out for.

Radio One

Radio One's One Life website contains frank information about drugs and drug taking, with real life stories and guides on the effects of different drugs. The site is aimed at teenagers and young adults.

CBBC

The Children's BBC website has produced an easy to follow guide to drugs aimed at teenage and younger schoolchildren. The site, What are Drugs, contains basic advice and information on illegal drugs.