Drugs and alcohol websites

Substance misuse services and helplines:

Local drug and alcohol services

East Sussex Safer Communities Partnership
Where you can get help in East Sussex, our Drug and Alcohol Action Team and reports about drug and alcohol issues.
Connexions 360 – drink, drugs and smoking
Special help for young people from our dedicated website.

Drugs

Home Office
Information about drug laws from the Home Office.
Talk to Frank
Call the National Drugs Helpline if you're worried about yourself or someone you know taking drugs.

Alcohol

Alcohol Concern
Factsheets, information about drink and links to counselling services from the national voluntary agency on alcohol misuse.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Where to get support if you have a problem with drinking.
Drinkaware
Facts about the effects of alcohol, counting the units you've drunk and how to drinking responsibly.

Smoking

ASH – Action on smoking and health
Advice for the public and health professionals about stopping smoking and campaigns to reduce the harm caused by tobacco.

Government websites

Health and Safety Executive – alcohol and drugs at work
Guidance for employers to reduce substance misuse and the damage it causes for health, absenteeism and productivity.
Department of Health
Health information and advice about the effects of drugs, alcohol and smoking and how to get treatment.
Home Office
Legislation about drugs and alcohol and dealing with crime and anti-social behaviour.
HM Revenue & Customs
Information for travellers about restrictions and paying duty on alcohol and tobacco when you travel to other countries or visit the UK.