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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

www.nhs.uk/units
talk to frank
The new national 'alcohol units' campaign, was launched on Monday 19th May to raise awareness of the public's understanding of units of alcohol and how they relate to todays's drinks, servings and sensible drinking guidelines.
www.talktofrank.com
talk to frank
Drugs are illegal talking about them isn’t. Talk to Frank Free and Confidential Information 24 hours a day. For a list of drugs covered on the Frank web site
www.drugs.gov.uk
tackling drugs changing lives
A new cross-government web site to support the National Drugs Strategy and the work of Drug Action Teams (DATs). You can also receive updates and purchase FRANK resources.
www.drugscope.org.uk
drugscope
Provides balanced and up-to-date drug information to professionals and the public.
www.release.org.uk
release
Legal advice on drugs
www.uksport.gov.uk uk sport
This site contains information regarding drug use in sport and testing.
www.re-solv.org
re solv
Re-Solv is the only national charity solely dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse (VSA).
www.knowyourlimits.gov.uk Know Your Limits
This site contains information on your alcohol limits
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk alchohol concern
This site contains information about the work of Alcohol Concern, copies of our press releases, fact sheets and other publications as well as news about what is happening in the alcohol field and links to useful web sites.
www.truthaboutbooze.com
A new interactive alcohol website from the Drinkaware Trust, which is aimed at young people.
www.gosmokefree.co.uk
go smoke free
Excellent web site providing support for those who want to quit smoking.

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EDUCATION
www.teachernet.gov.uk/pshe
teacher net
Covers resources, continuing professional development, sources of support, important documents, case studies, events, sharing ideas
www.qca.org.uk
Guidance for teachers has been published by the QCA on drug, alcohol and tobacco education at key stages 1 to 4 to support the DfES training package for teachers.
www.healthyschools.gov.uk
healthy schools
Contains information and resources for health educators working with children and young people
www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/pshe
the grid
Contains information and resources for health educators working with children and young people
www.hpherts.nhs.uk
Contains information and resources for health educators working with children and young people
www.hertsdirect.org
The County Council site containing a wide range of information for all those living and working in Hertfordshire.
www.drugeducationforum.com
This is the National Drug Education Forum Web site The site will be useful to anyone involved in the development of drug education in England, and in particular to those interested in the development of policy and practice in this field.
www.connexions-hertfordshire.co.uk
connections hertfordshire
This website aims to support the work of Personal Advisers in Hertfordshire, delivering the Connexions Service and other partners working within the broader Connexions strategy.
www.connexions-direct.com
information and advice for 13 – 19 year olds on decisions and choices in their life
www.hertsdirect.org/csd  
The County Councils site aiming to provide information about services for children and young people.