Know the Score is a Scottish Government campaign which aims to provide accurate and factual information about drugs and the consequences of their use, presented in a non judgemental and non sensational way. Visit the Know the Score website – www.knowthescore.info – to learn about different types of drugs, the risks and the law, in addition to information on what to do in an emergency and where to get help. Know the Score also provides a free, confidential drugs information and advice helpline – 0800 587 5879.
Scottish Drugs Forum is the national non-government drugs policy and information agency working in partnership with others to co-ordinate effective responses to drug use in Scotland. Visit their website at www.sdf.org,uk
Scottish Drug Services – If you are looking for a drug service outside Edinburgh www.scottishdrugservices.com provides a directory (to find a service in area, see here)
Drug Scope is the UK’s leading independent centre of expertise on drugs and the national membership organisation for the drug field. Visit their website at www.drugscope.org.uk
Re-solve is the national charity solely dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse. Find out more about their work at www.re-solv.org
If you need more information about drugs or alcohol and their effects, we recommend these websites:
Alcohol:
http://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/alcohol-information/drinking-too-much/
