Useful Links

Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs (ISCD)

Drugscience.org.uk offers impartial objective information on drugs and drug harms to the public, to educators and to academics.
The Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs receives no government funding so is able free to provide scientific findings free from the constraints of policy making and politics.
All information given is based on the best available evidence especially scientific studies and peer-reviewed papers. Each page is designed to be easy to understand for everyone with links given to the evidence that it’s based upon.
The website is currently in a beta version and is constantly developing with more content added all the time.

FRANK

Government-backed website with loads of useful information and advice. Includes a great A to Z list of substances which explains appearance and use, effects, chances of getting hooked, health risks and UK law.

Sexual Health

The FPA (Family Planning Association) is the UK's leading sexual health charity. It was set up to enable people in the UK to make informed choices about sex and to enjoy sexual health.

Mentor Foundation

The Mentor Foundation is an international non-government not for profit organisation with a focus on the prevention of drug misuse and the promotion of health and well-being of young people. Mentor seeks to identify, support and share information on effective practice that will protect young people from the harm that drugs can cause.

2008 Drug Strategy

The ten-year drug strategy (2008-2018) aims to restrict the supply of illegal drugs and reduce the demand for them. It focuses on protecting families and strengthening communities.