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Y.A.D.A.S. WHO ARE WE? Y.A.D.A.S. is a Multi- Agency Service for young people under the age of 19 years old whose lives are being affected by drugs and or alcohol.

EDDAAS offers free advice and support to anyone in East Dorset whose life is being adversely affected by substance misuse. In comfortable surroundings and in strict confidentiality, clients can work with trained drug advisors on a regular one-to-one basis.

Check It! During the next few years you’re probably going to hear a lot of things said about drugs - about what they are, and what they can or can’t do to you. But how can you be sure that what you hear is the truth? How will you be able to tell what’s fact and what’s fiction? And how do you even begin sorting out what’s real from what’s false? You can make a good start by reading our in-depth guide to drugs...

Drugscope is the UK's leading drugs charity and centre of expertise on drugs. We provide balanced and up-to-date drug information to professionals and the public, conduct research and develop policies on drugs and drug-related issues, promote humane and effective ways of responding to drugs and drug use, encourage informed debate and provide a voice for over 800 member bodies working on the ground.

Fast Forward Welcome to the Fast Forward Web site. Fast Forward is a charitable organisation which promotes health through education by, with and for young people, focusing on the prevention of drug alcohol and tobacco misuse.

National Drugs Helpline The helpline aims to offer confidential, accurate and consistent advice, information and support to anyone concerned about drug and solvent / volatile substance misuse, including drug misusers, their families, friends and carers. 0800 77 66 00 24 hours a day.

Release Release provides a range of services dedicated to meeting the health, welfare and legal needs of drugs users and those who live and work with them. Release established the first ever national drugs helpline and has maintained its pivotal role in the drugs and legal advice field and now operates a number of service programmes.

Trashed Straight forward information about drugs, the risks and the law. Get the detailed, objective facts you need about every recreational drug: the effects, highs, lows, legal stuff and much more!

addictionnetwork A site for people with drug and/or alcohol problems requiring detox, rehabilitation, counselling or residential treatment

Whatever you might hear, taking illegal drugs is not a part of normal life, and most people who do try it don't carry on.