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General Resources
Google www.google.com	Quite simply the best Search Engine. You need the answer, Google will usually find it.
Service locators
The Resource Information Service www.ris.org.uk/	Resource Information Service (RIS) specialises in collecting, analysing and publishing information that helps voluntary and statutory sector agencies deliver better services to people in need.
Solicitors On-Line http://www.solicitors-online.com/	Comprehensive and up-to-date directory of solicitors in the UK. Fully searchable.
The Site www.thesite.org	Excellent resource site for people about drugs, sex, housing, employment and other things that concern people. Generally accurate and up-to-date. Excellent local-service finder.
NEWS
The Guardian http://www.theguardian.co.uk	The best website for news, current affairs and discussion. In depth background coverage and links.
BBC www.bbc.co.uk	The web-site for the BBC. Huge number of resources including the up-to-date news, current affairs and background information.
DS Daily http://www.dsdaily.org.uk/	DS Daily is Drugscope run bulletin service providing a round-up of drug news stories from the UK and around the world; a welcome replacement for the increasingly partisan Daily Dose.
Drink and Drug News http://www.drinkanddrugsnews.com	The website for Drink and Drug News magazine where wll the back issues can be viewed. Also here, the Drink and Drug News site which includes, forum, home pages and othe goodies
AP http://wire.ap.org/public_pages/ WirePortal.pcgi/us_portal.html	Press agency: global and up-to-date
Government and other Statutory Bodies - General
The Department of Health - Quality Protects Website http://www.dfes.gov.uk/qualityprotects/	The Quality Protects programme is a key part of the Government's wider strategy for tackling social exclusion. It focuses on working with some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children in our society. Those children looked after by councils in the child protection system; and other children in need.
Connexions www.connexions.gov.uk	The Connexions site details the new proposals to provide cross departmental coordination for children's services, and the major new, advice, guidance and support service for all young people (13-19) - called the Connexions Service.
National Statistics http://www.ons.gov.uk/	The National Statistics website contains a comprehensive range of official UK statistics and information about statistics
Social Exclusion Unit http://www.socialexclusionunit.gov.uk	The SEU aims to help improve Government action to reduce social exclusion by producing ‘joined up' solutions to joined up problems.
Supporting People http://www.spkweb.org.uk/	The supporting people programme offers vulnerable people the opportunity to improve their quality of life by providing a stable environment which enables greater independence.
The Department of Health www.doh.gov.uk
Open Government www.direct.gov.uk/	Government Portal intended to improve access to Departments
The Northern Ireland Executive www.nics.gov.uk/
Department of Education for Northern Ireland www.deni.gov.uk/
Department of Education and Skills http://www.dfes.gov.uk/
10 Downing Street http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page1.asp	Utterly uncritical briefings from 10 Downing Street
The Home Office http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Office of the Deputy Prime-minister http://www.odpm.gov.uk	The job of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is to help create sustainable communities, working with other Government departments, local councils, businesses, the voluntary sector, and communities themselves.
Drug-Related sites: Statutory
Drug Misuse Information http://www.drugs.gov.uk	This website is operated by the Department of Health. It is intended primarily as a resource for a wide range of professionals and managers to help in the delivery of drug prevention and treatment services. Some of the information will also be of interest to parents, young people and students.
Home Office - Drugs http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/drugs/	Drug misuse can cause many problems in our communities, from poor attainment in education to an increase in crime, and we, along with the rest of the government, are working hard to help individuals and communities overcome it.
Drug Misuse in Scotland http://www.drugmisuse.isdscotland.org/	This site aims to inform those involved in tackling Scotland's drug problem. It offers a wide range of information about Drug Misuse in Scotland, as well as information about policy, good practice and current research.
National Treatment Agency http://www.nta.nhs.uk/	Reducing harm - improving health The National Treatment Agency (NTA) was created by the Government on 1 April 2001 with a remit to increase the capacity, quality and effectiveness of drug treatment in England.
Health Education Board for Scotland www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk/	The Health Education Board for Scotland is the largest and most comprehensive health information site in Scotland.
Drug Initiatives: National: NGOs
Exchange http://www.exchangesupplies.org	Formerly Exchange Supplies, this Harm reduction site was established by the admirable Jon Derticott and Andrew Preston. They say "Our plan is to continue adding information and for the site to remain a major source of free, high-quality harm reduction information."
Talk to Frank http://www.talktofrank.com/	Formerly the The National Drugs Helpline, FRANK is the new Government funded drugs awareness website. It provides information for drug users, their friends and families. It has various information resources online and with a web based question facility. Despite repeated representations, some of the content online is not accurate.
Substance Misuse.net http://www.substancemisuse.net	This site is about the use and misuse of drugs and alcohol. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of substance misuse, the problems it creates and the ways to deal with these problems.
Re-Solv www.re-solv.org	Re-Solv is a national United Kingdom charity dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse.
Scottish Drugs Forum http://www.sdf.org.uk	The Scottish Drugs Forum is national non-government drugs policy and information agency, aiming to support and represent, at both local and national levels, a wide range of interests, promoting collaborative, evidence-based responses to drug use.
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction http://www.emcdda.org/	The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction was set up to provide the Community and its Member States with 'objective, reliable and comparable information at European level concerning drugs and drug addiction and their consequences'.
Alcohol - Drugs co.uk http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/	Training group set up by Tim Morrison formerly of Drugscope. A wide range of courses and additional resources for those seeking professional development.
Release www.release.org.uk	Long established drugs charity running a helpline, and offering quality advice on legal issues.
European Association for the Treatment of Addiction http://www.eata.org.uk/	The European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (UK) is an independent charity, which aims to help ensure that people who are dependent on drugs or alcohol get timely access to the treatment they need.
DrugScope http://www.drugscope.org.uk	DrugScope, a national drugs charity, aim to improve policy and promote debate on the topic of drugs.
Independent drug monitoring unit http://www.idmu.co.uk/	Drug prices, law, policy and lots of other essential stuff.
Drugs Prevention Net http://www.drugsprevention.net	Aims to provide a wide range of drug-related information including up-to-date information on the current drug situation in Northern Ireland. The intention is to support those individuals, organisations and agencies who work in drug prevention, treatment and education throughout Northern Ireland.
Transform Drug Policy Institute http://www.tdpi.org.uk/	TDPI works to promote:greater effectiveness of government drug-related expenditure through evaluation of evidence-based practice, greater participation of civil society in drug policy formation , rights and responsibilities of drug users and producers reduction in drug-related crime, the redirection of expenditure away from criminal justice initiatives and toward treatment services and harm reduction programmes
Transform http://www.transform-drugs.org.uk/	Transform campaign against the prohibition of drugs, arguing for regulation and control.
Alcohol - Drugs co.uk http://www.alcohol-drugs.co.uk/	Training group set up by Tim Morrison formerly of Drugscope. A wide range of courses and additional resources for those seeking professional development.
User and Activists Groups, Self Help
Morph http://www.morph-uk.org/	Rather brilliant user-group in Southampton
Monkey http://www.sid.u-net.com/monkey/	Association of users, activists and professionals who produce amongst other things, Monkey magazine. Though at the moment the front page leads only to a (sincere) tribute page to Ian Smith.
The Alliance http://www.m-alliance.org.uk/home.htm	A user led charity providing advocacy, support, advice, and help for users who are seeking , in or having problems with their treatment for their drug use.
UK Harm Reduction Alliance : www.ukhra.org	An organisation that links users, treatment profesionals, academics, politicians, researchers, drug workers, who support, promote and lobby for the cause of harm reduction in the UK. Has forum which can be useful but tends towards the belligerent.
Black Poppy Magazine http://www.blackpoppy.org.uk/	The Health and Lifestyle magazine for the class A drug user. Contains articles for and by users. Essential material on Harm Reduction, Prison life, Tips for Working Girls, Vein Care, Hep C, HIV, and other diseases that impact users.
Narcotics Anonymous UK http://www.ukna.org/	"A non-profit, international, community based organization or recovering addicts that's active in over 60 countries. NA members learn from one another how to live drug free and recover from the effects of addiction in their lives"
Crackead UK http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crackheaduk/	Yahoo E- group for those with an interest in the needs of crack-cocaine users.
Drugs resources sites and Drug Education Websites (mainstream+UK)
HIT http://www.hit.org.uk	HIT has been providing training, consultation and information on drug-related issues since 1985. HIT seeks to develop, advocate and implement pragmatic and effective approaches to drug use.
Drug Education Forum http://www.drugeducationforum.com/	The Drug Education Forum has launched a new website for Forum members, policy makers, local coordinators and practitioners interested or involved in drug education. It provides details of the work of the Forum and its information service, including downloadable copies of the Forum's newsletter Drug Education Matters and accompanying fact sheets and briefings, links to other useful organisations in the drugs field, a news database and a bulletin board.
TACADE. http://www.tacade.com/	TACADE aims are to provide support for professionals, professional groups, parents and carers working with young people by providing a range of publications, training and consultancy products and services, which enable children and young people to achieve positive changes in their knowledge, attitudes, abilities, choices and behaviour
D-2K http://www.d-2k.co.uk	D-2K is a drug education website which provides concise information for young people.
Mind, Body and Soul www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk	The Department of Health's drug education website , which is part of a wider Wired for Health education website.
Know The Score http://www.knowthescore.info	Scotland's definitive drugs information gateway - providing information for young people, parents, relatives, friends and communities.
Educari www.educari.com	A resource, education and information site run by Richard Ives. He says of EducaRI: " educari is an independent consultancy widely concerned with young people, drugs, education and health. Our work includes: research, evaluation and policy analysis; consultancy and training; publications; website design and development; and international work."
Drugs - International
Erowid http://www.erowid.org/index.shtml	Erowid.org is an online library of information about psychoactive plants and chemicals and related topics. The information on the site is a compilation of the experiences, words, and efforts of hundreds of individuals including users, parents, health professionals, doctors, therapists, chemists, researchers, teachers, and lawyers. Erowid acts as a publisher of new information as well as a library for the collection of documents published elsewhere. The information found on the site spans the spectrum from solid peer reviewed research to fanciful creative writing.
Drug Policy Alliance (formerly the Lindesmith Institute) http://www.lindesmith.org/	Drug Policy Alliance is the leading organization working to broaden the public debate on drug policy and to promote realistic alternatives to the war on drugs based on science, compassion, public health and human rights. The Alliance was formerly known as The Lindesmith Center - Drug Policy Foundation. The Lindesmith Center, created in 1994, was the leading independent drug policy reform institute in the United States. The Drug Policy Foundation, founded in 1987, represented over 25,000 supporters and was the principal membership-based organization advocating for more sensible and humane drug policies. The two organizations merged on July 1, 2000 with the objective of building a national drug policy reform movement.
Service Providers
Kick It - Drug Treatment Services in Gateshead http://www.gatesheaddrugs.co.uk/	This website focuses on the local picturein Gateshead; the advice and information services that are offered; the treatments that are available, and how to get into them.
Lifeline http://www2.lifeline.org.uk/	Lifeline is an organisation which helps young people who use drugs and the families of people who use drugs.
Turning Point http://www.turning-point.co.uk/	Turning Point exists to enable people with serious problems related to alcohol, drugs, mental health and learning difficulties to live a more independent life as part of their communities.
Addaction http://www.addaction.org.uk/	Addaction is a major national drug and alcohol treatment charity in the United Kingdom. We aim to ensure that all drug and alcohol users can access appropriate treatment, regardless of what stage their substance use has reached.
Cranstoun Project http://cranstoun.org/	Cranstoun Drug Services is a not-for-profit, independent, non-governmental organisation whose well-trained and experienced staff provide a range of high quality, efficient and effective specialist services. We continually develop new, creative and pragmatic responses in order to tackle the impact and harm caused by drugs to individuals and communities..
CLOUDS http://www.clouds.org.uk/homepage.htm#	Clouds is a registered charity (no. 296637) and registered company founded in 1982. Clouds provides the following services for those suffering the effects of alcohol and/or drug dependency
Mainliners http://www.mainliners.org.uk	Mainliners is a limited company and a registered national HIV charity working with ex and current injecting drug users, commercial sex workers and others directly affected by these and other issues such as hepatitis.
RAPt www.rapt.org.uk	Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners trust
Substance Misuse Umbrella Groups and Misc others
FDAP www.fdap.org.uk	The Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals (FDAP) is the professional body for practitioners working with people with substance use problems.
NAADAC UK www.naadac.org.uk	National Association of Alchohol and Drug Abuse Counsellors (UK)
Addiction Today http://www.addictiontoday.co.uk/	Evidence-based information on recovery from addiction for interested professionals
Alcohol
Alcohol Concern www.alcoholconcern.org.uk	National Agency on alcohol misuse
Alcohol Education and Research Council http://www.aerc.org.uk/	The Council's main aims are to: Generate and disseminate research based evidence to inform and influence policy and practice. Develop the capacity of people and organisations to address alcohol issues.
Alcoholics Anonymous http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/	Fellowship of self-help groups promoting abstinence through the 12-step programme
Alcohol and Families http://www.alcoholandfamilies.org.uk/	Alcohol Concern’s alcohol and families website is dedicated to supporting professionals working with children and their parents in the health, education and social sector in understanding and working with the issues involved in parental alcohol misuse.
Alcohol Information Scotland http://www.alcoholinformation.isdscotland.org	The Alcohol Information Scotland website provides a wide range of information on alcohol for Scotland. This includes statistics, research, publications, key policy documents and practice guidelines as well as links to useful websites. Up to date news is reported through daily media monitoring.
British Liver Trust http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk/content/home/default.asp	The charity seeks to advocate on behalf of these groups of people, increase awareness and understanding, as well as fund medical research into the causes and treatment of liver disease. Much information on drinking and the liver
Institute of Alcohol Studies http://www.ias.org.uk/	The Institute provides up-to-date information about alcohol and alcohol-related harm, for a broad audience of journalists, policymakers, students and anyone else with an interest in these issues.
Local Alcohol Strategies Toolkit http://www.localalcoholstrategies.org.uk/	This local alcohol strategy toolkit has been designed to help local policy makers and strategists in developing local responses to alcohol problems. It sets out a process for the work, and gives guidance on each step of the way.
Medical Council on Alcoholism (MCA) www.medicouncilalcol.demon.co.uk	Provides an education and advisory role within medical professions
Portman Group www.portman-group.org.uk	Aims to promote sensible drinking and help prevent misuse of alcohol
Amphetamines, Cocaine and other Stimulants
Wikipedia - Amphetamine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphetamine	Wiki Entry
Erowid Amphetamines http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/amphetamines/ amphetamines.shtml	Erowid entry on Amphetamines
COCA http://www.coca.org.uk/home.asp	COCA is the UK's leading chairty supporting drug professionals and organisations with issues relating to stimulant drugs such as crack, cocaine, amphetamine, methadmphetamine and ecstasy.
National Amphetamine Training Package - Australia http://www.amphetamines.org.au/natp/index.htm	The Amphetamine Education Resources is a multi-component set of resources, based on the best available evidence, intended to raise awareness of amphetamine related health, behavioural and social issues amongst amphetamine users,
Wikipedia - Cocaine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine	Wiki entry on cocaine
Erowid Cocaine http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/cocaine/cocaine.shtml	Erowid entry on cocaine
Cocaine Anonymous http://www.cauk.org.uk/	UK fellowship for those seeking a 12 step approach to cocaine dependency
Shared Responsibility http://www.sharedresponsibility.gov.co/	Shared Responsibility is a Colombia-led initiative for illicit-drug producing and consuming countries to work on shared solutions to the threat that cocaine production, trafficking and abuse poses to the world.
Anabolic Steroids
MuscleTalk Forum http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/	One of the better discussion groups which looks at Performance enhancing drugs. Looks at natural training and the use of drugs. Well moderated and good source of up-to-date information.
Anabolic Steroid Abuse http://www.steroidabuse.org/	Anti-steroid site run by the NIDA in the states
Mesomorphosis http://www.mesomorphosis.com/	Discussion and information site; pro-Steroids. Includes advertisements for various product. But contains a great deal of useful advice
Mick Hart.com http://www.mickhart.com/mickhart.shtml	UK Based 'expert' on Anabolic Steroids and other PEDs. Probably loved and hated in equal measure his site is passionate, partisan, informed, crude, biased, and honest in equal measure.
100% Me http://www.100percentme.co.uk/home.php	Run by UK sport, looks to challenge use of Anabolics, and looks at achieving good results naturally. also looks at banned substances in the UK
Drug Information Database http://www.didglobal.com/page/didenqs/choose_country	Searchable database to check if medications are prohibited in sport
Benzodiazepines
Wikipedia - Benzos http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine	Wiki Entry
Benzo.org http://www.benzo.org.uk/	Self help website for people worried about dependency Well regarded, lots of additional information and includes many links and references
benzodiazepine.org http://www.benzodiazepine.org/	Help in understanding the affects of modern prescription drugs
Battle Against Tranquillisers http://bataid.org/	To lessen the harm caused by benzodiazepine tranquillisers and sleeping pills, and drugs with similar effects.
Council for Information on Tranquillisers and Antidepressants http://www.citawithdrawal.org.uk/index.html	national helpline, support and information service for people who had become involuntarily addicted to their prescribed tranquillisers.
Mind in Camden Minor Tranquilliser Service www.mindincamden.org.uk	service for adults who are experiencing, difficulties due to taking Benzodiazepines, sleeping pills drugs with similar actions. Service is provided to adults living or working in the London Borough of Camden. People using minor tranquillisers illegally or in combination with other drugs are also eligible for the service.
Betel Nut
erowid on BETEL http://www.erowid.org/plants/betel/betel.shtml	Erowid information on Betel Nut
le Betel http://www.le-betel.com/en_frame.htm	Website which looks at history and culture of Betel
Wikipedia on Betel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betelnut	Wiki entry - not comprehensive
Cannabis
Erowid on Cannabis http://www.erowid.org/plants/cannabis/cannabis.shtml	Erowid's extensive archive on cannabis
Wikipedia entry on Cannabis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis	Wikipedia entry for cannabis
Know Cannabis Site http://www.knowcannabis.org.uk/	Website produced by HIT. They say "This website can help you assess your cannabis use, its impact on your life and how to make changes if you want to."
UKCIA UK Cannabis Internet Activists http://www.ukcia.org/cannabis.php	Comprehensive and well-managed website"chronicling the progress of the Legalise Cannabis Campaign." Includes research, forums, analysis and campaign material. Has been at the forefront of raising awareness of contaminated resin and herbal cannabis.
Cannabis Campaigners Guide http://www.ccguide.org.uk/	History, law, politics, health, uses, medicine, industrial, religious, fun, contacts, press, news, science, arguments, letters, opinion, actions, events, links and much more. Part of The UK Legalise Cannabis Campaign
Legal Cannabis Alliance http://www.lca-uk.org/	The Legalise Cannabis Alliance (LCA) was formed to make the legalisation of cannabis a major issue in British politics.
Ecstasy, Clubs and Drugs
Erowid on Ecstasy http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/mdma/mdma.shtml	Erowid's extensive archive on cannabis
Wikipedia on Ecstasy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA	Wikipedias entry on MDMA
Ecstasy.Org http://ecstasy.org/	Old Ecstasy site, established bythe late Nicholas Saunders. Site is no longer up-to-date
Lycaeum http://leda.lycaeum.org/?ID=139	Lycaeum site - lots of science and culture
Ecstasy Data http://www.ecstasydata.org/	Drug test results but are US specific and so not that useful to UK users
EZ Test http://www.eztest.co.uk/	Suppliers of E testing kits in the UK
Club Health http://www.clubhealth.org.uk/	Site which contains useful up to date information about club safety
Party Vibe http://www.partyvibe.com	Festival/club/rave based website for people who still enjoy going out. Has a good drugs section and a forum. Friendly place, fairly liberal.
Dance Safe http://www.dancesafe.org/	US-based dance safety group
Heroin and Other Opiates
Erowid http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/heroin/heroin.shtml	Erowid's extensive vault of Heroin resources
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroin	Wikipedia article on Heroin
The Alliance http://www.m-alliance.org.uk/index.html	Methadone Alliance - advocacy for people needing opiate treatment
Release Heroin helpline http://www.release.org.uk/html/~Drugs/ ~Drug_Services/heroin_helpline.php	Heroin Helpline run Gary Sutton at Release
Suboxone http://www.suboxone.com/	marketing site (with an American Focus) pushing Suboxone on the field
Opiophile Forum http://forum.opiophile.org/	Forum for people who use opiates; not really a site for young people/non-users and limited moderation of content; US focus but also includes UK posters
Volatile Substances
VSA Deaths http://www.vsareport.org/	St Georges Medical Schol site which monitors VSA deaths in the UK - up to date
Re-solv http://www.re-solv.org/	the website of Re-Solv, the national charity solely dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse(VSA) up-to-date
Sniffing.org.uk www.sniffing.org.uk	Re-Solv's site for young people visit
EducaRI http://www.vsa.educari.com/	site maintained by Richard Ives, one of the UK's leading lights on VSA (out of date)
LOST http://www.thelost.org.uk/index.html	We Aim To prevent the deaths of more young people by offering education and support services to anyone affected by, or worried about Volatile Solvent Abuse.
Solve-It http://www.solveitonline.co.uk/	To provide a dedicated service to young people, adults, professionals and organisations that promote understanding, awareness and education of the consequences of volatile substance abuse
Housing, Homeless and Other
For more housing links and service providers please visit www.drugsandhousing.co.uk
Homeless UK http://www.homelessuk.org/details.asp?id=LP10	A new website for advisors and the public and the leading source of information about services that help homeless people. You can find information on over 8,000 services across the UK, including hostels, advice and support services.
Homeless London http://homelesslondon.org/details.asp?id=LP115	The new website about homelessness in London. This site replaces both Hostels Online and the old Homeless London website. Here you can find full details of both residential and non-residential services for homeless people in London plus a range of new features and other information.
Homeless Edinburgh http://homelessedinburgh.org/details.asp?id=LP16	A new website about services for homeless people. This website replaces the Edinburgh Hostels Online site. This is a new website for advisors and the public about services that help homeless people in Edinburgh. It is managed by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Housingnet www.housingnet.co.uk	Housingnet provides online contact details for social housing providers, along with many other housing related contacts.
Centrepoint www.centrepoint.org.uk/	Centrepoint aims to ensure that no young person is at risk because they do not have a place to stay.
CRASH http://www.crash.org.uk/	CRASH brings professionals and companies from the UK construction and property industry to help homelessness charities to improve their premises.
The Chartered Institute of Housing http://www.cih.org/	The CIH is a professional association dedicated to helping to raise the standards of housing management
Crisis http://www.crisis.org.uk	Crisis is a national charity dedicated to the relief of poverty and distress among single homeless people. Their mission is to end street homelessness through practical action to help homeless people move towards a secure, sustainable home.
Homeless Pages www.homelesspages.org.uk/	Homeless Pages is a comprehensive guide to information about single homelessness in London. It provides an introduction to homelessness, plus a database of resources, including research reports, directories, training courses and websites.
National Housing Federation www.housing.org.uk/	The National Housing Federation is the body that represents the independent social housing sector.
Mental Health
The Mental Health Foundation www.mentalhealth.org.uk	The Mental Health Foundation is a UK charity which aims to improve the lives of everyone with mental health problems or learning difficulties. It undertakes research, service development and information to increase understanding and meet people's needs. It also contains a very comprehensive links page for mental health organisations.
The UK Federation of Smaller Mental Health Agencies www.ukfed.org.uk/	The Federation is a new membership based Charity set up to support its locally based and independent Members in developing and providing mental health services in their community. It contains links to some of its member sites.
Mind www.mind.org.uk/	Mind works for a better life for everyone experiencing mental distress, campaigns for the right to lead an active and valued life in the community and is an influential voice on mental health issues.
Manic Depression Fellowship http://www.mdf.org.uk/	The Manic Depression Fellowship works to enable people affected by manic depression to take control of their lives.
Sane http://www.sane.org.uk/default.htm	Sane is one of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness
Blood-borne Viruses
The National AIDS Trust http://www.nat.org.uk/	The National AIDS Trust (NAT) aims to promote a wider understanding of HIV and AIDS; develop and support efforts to prevent the spread of HIV; and improve the quality of life of people affected by HIV and AIDS.
National Hepatitis C Resource Centre www.hep-ccentre.com	This site is dedicated to providing information to people living with hepatitis C, healthcare professionals, the general puplic and the media. Also to provide a peer perspective on personal experiences of HCV positive individuals regarding day-to-day living, treatment, alternative therapies, and support
The Terrence Higgins Trust www.tht.org.uk/	Terrence Higgins Trust delivers health promotion campaigns and direct support to people who are at risk or living with HIV across the UK , especially people from the African community and gay men and the people close to them.
NAM aidsmap www.aidsmap.com/	NAM is a community-based information provider based in the UK whose sole aim is to combat the AIDS epidemic through accurate, accessible and up-to-date information.
The British Liver Trust www.britishlivertrust.org.uk/	UK charity for adults with liver disease. Promotes research, support and publishes an online newsletter.
Young People
The Children's Society http://www.the-childrens-society.org.uk/	The Children's Society aims to tackle the route causes of problems which young people face when the communities they live in and people who surround them let them down.
Youthnet http://www.youthnet.org/	Providing unbiased information to enable young people to make informed choices.
Childrens Legal Centre http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/	The Children's Legal Centre is an independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people
Who Cares? Trust www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk/	The Who Cares Trust promote the interests of children and young people in public care and we work with all those interested in their well-being in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and around the world.
Bullying Online http://www.bullying.co.uk/	A comprehensive website which helps parents and pupils deal with school bullying. It is also used as a resource by teachers and health professionals. There are around 30 different sections including issues like how to deal with racist problems and mobile phone text abuse as well as practical advice for parents and pupils.
National Youth Agency www.nya.org.uk/	The National Youth Agency aims to advance youth work to promote young people's personal and social development, and their voice, influence and place in society.
Childline UK www.childline.org.uk/	ChildLine is a free national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger.
YouthOrg UK www.youth.org.uk/	YouthOrg UK is a virtual community for young people and professionals using the Internet for learning. The Project is managed by Youth Clubs UK and has a very large membership of youth organisations with links to their sites.
Barnardos http://www.barnardos.org.uk	Through almost 300 projects nationwide, Barnardo's help children, young people and their families to overcome severe disadvantages, including abuse, homelessness and poverty, and to tackle the challenges of disability.
NCH Action for Children http://www.nchafc.org.uk/	NCH Action For Children aims to improve the lives of Britain's most vulnerable children and young people by providing a diverse and innovative range of services for them and their families and campaigning on their behalf.
National Childrens Bureau www.ncb.org.uk/about.htm	The National Children's Bureau (NCB) is a registered charity which promotes the interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives. The Drug Education Forum is also hosted here.
Commercial Service Providers
SureScreen www.surescreen.co.uk	Surescreen provide a wide range of drug testing products and services. They provide a highly professional service and are aware of the complex tensions that surround the issue of drug testing.
Frontier medical products http://www.frontier-group.co.uk/	Frontier provide lots of services, but the one to highlight here is there provision for needle exchanges especially their very fine sharps bins. These are being constantly refined and designed and they are very very good. They consult with both professionals and users and this is reflected in their products.
Tricho-Tech www.tricho-tech.co.uk	We have lead specialist expertise in the time saving, less-invasive and more dignified analysis of hair and oral fluids samples.
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Culture
KFxposure www.kfxposure.co.uk	KFxposure: a collection of photographs by Kevin Flemen
Urban 75 http://www.urban75.com/	UK ezine featuring bulletin boards, games, photos, protest, rave, drugs & more. This site is strictly non-profit - no banners, no tie-ins, no ads.
Schnews http://www.schnews.org.uk/	Weekly newsletter from Justice? Brighton's Direct Action Collective
Squall http://www.squall.co.uk/	SQUALL Magazine Online is a forum for radical quality journalism and photography. It presents accessible and factually reliable investigations into issues which the mainstream media dare not touch. SQUALL is independent of any political group or commercial proprietorship.