The Science of Drugs

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 999 - PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU WILL NEVER GET ARRESTED IF YOU CALL PARAMEDICS – YOU COULD SAVE SOMEBODY’S LIFE!

 For honest information about substances:

Drug Science – factual information from drug scientists
Talk to Frank – an A-Z on drugs and a useful helpline
Release – provides confidential and non-judgemental information and advice in relation to drugs and drug laws.
The Loop provides drug safety testing, welfare and harm reduction services at nightclubs, festivals and other leisure events. 

Helplines:
Narcotics Anonymous - support and advice about the nature of drug addiction. Anyone from the person using drugs, their friends, and family members through to drug workers and the press are welcome to call
Nightline (for uni students during term time) - confidential and non-advisory listening service
chit-chat - have a chat if you're feeling lonely or just want to get something off your chest, this service is for anyone and everyone 

Our top read:
Drugs Without the Hot Air (by David Nutt) 

Best follows:
@addictionwithanya – a great place to educate yourself!
@theloop_uk – up to date information on the dangers of new substances at festivals

If you are a teacher, you may be interested in the teaching resources on this subject we have put together in collaboration with Drug Science.