Useful Links

Drugsline

The effects of using drugs are variable and unpredictable. There are many misconceptions about what actually happens when drugs are taken. Below are the facts about the effects of using some of the most common substances associated with addiction and the penalties for possession and supply. Drugsline

Breathing Space

How alcohol and drugs might affect you and those around you. Their use, health, social effects.and where you can get help. Breathing Space

Know the Score

For information and advice on drugs in Scotland, click here to visit the Know the Score website. Know the Score

Ask Frank

Call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, FRANK is around to give you free information on drugs. Ask Frank

Cool2Talk

Anonymous - Confidential - Free
Cool2Talk has been funded by Tayside NHS Board and has been developed in partnership with Dialogue Youth. Included in the site is information on drugs and the health risks involved. Cool

Addaction

Addaction is the UK’s largest drug and alcohol treatment charity. Drink problems can affect anyone, irrespective of class, background or achievements and the help Addaction can offer dependent drinkers and their families has proved to be effective.   Addaction

Drugscope

A daily drug and alcohol news service. Drugscope

Acohol Focus Scotland

Alcohol problems cost Scotland an estimated £3.56 billion per year in NHS, social work, police, emergency services, and the wider economic and human costs. Alcohol misuse not only affects the health and wellbeing of the individual drinker, but also has a major impact on family relationships, communities and society as a whole.

Their work involves providing information and training on alcohol issues, raising awareness of alcohol-related problems and working to influence national alcohol policy. Alcohol Focus Scotland

Tayside Council on Alcohol

Tayside Council on alcohol was established in 1972 and is one of the leading providers of support services in the Tayside area for people who are affected by the misuse of alcohol. Tayside Council on Alcohol

Crimestoppers

Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to fight crime. This is a 24 hour service and information can be provided anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit the Crimestoppers website.  Crimestoppers