Category: Professionals

ID tag is 7

  • Release

    Resource link

    Release website

    Description

    Release is the national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law. The organisation, founded in 1967, is an independent and registered charity.

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Young People, Parents / Carers, Professionals

    Resource Name

    Release

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Tobacco,alcohol and drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Release

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2017

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • FASD Scotland

    Resource link

    FASD Scotland website

    Description

    FASD Scotland offers:

    • Information and awareness about the lifelong risks of prenatal exposure to alcohol.
    • Information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child affected by FASD.
    • Strategies for managing FASD.
    • Advice and training to reduce FASD Secondary Disabilities.
    • Training for professionals involved with individuals affected by FASD
    • Partnership with other agencies to prevent FASD and Secondary Disabilities

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers

    Resource Name

    FASD Scotland

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Alcohol

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    FASD Scotland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • National Organisation for FASD

    Resource link

    National Organisation for FASD

    Description

    This is your place to learn more about FASD

    People with FASD live lives of courage. With diagnosis and the support they deserve, they can shine. Things are changing in the UK but the risks of alcohol in pregnancy are still too little known. We encourage everyone to work together to reduce the rates of FASD and to increase awareness.

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Parents/Carers, Professionals, Young People

    Resource Name

    National FASD

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Alcohol

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    National Organisation for FASD

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2020

    Resource Last Reviewed

    28/10/2020

  • Health Improvement Resource Service (HIRS)

    Resource link

    http://healthyhighlanders.co.uk/HPAC/Index.jsp

    Description

    website with free resources

    Type

    website with free resources

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Health Improvement Resource Service (HIRS)

    Healthy Highlanders

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    NHS Highland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n.a. (costs shown for information, but no charges apply)

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • National Organisation for FASD

    Resource link

    Home – National FASD

    Description

    The National Organisation for FASD (formerly NOFAS-UK) is dedicated to supporting people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), their families and communities. It promotes education for professionals and public awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers / Young People

    Resource Name

    National FASD

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    FASD – Alcohol

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    National FASD

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    n/a

    Cost Attached

    Some resources cost, majority are free

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2020

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Facebook Page: Drugs and alcohol, telling it like it is

    Resource link

    Drugs and alcohol, telling it like it is Facebook page provided by NHS Highland Public Health

    Description

    A Facebook page hosted by NHS Highland Public Health, sharing information about tobacco, alcohol and drugs

    Type

    Facebook page

    Target Group

    Young People, Parents/Carers, Professionals

    Resource Name

    Drugs and alcohol, telling it like it is

    Resource Contact

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    None

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    15/09/2017

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Scottish Recovery Consortium

    Resource link

    Scottish Recovery Consortium website

    Description

    The Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC) is a recovery-orientated charity. We exist to build and promote recovery from addictions in Scotland using means and messages that are consistent with the values and practices of recovery from addictions.

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Young People, Parents / Carers, Professionals

    Resource Name

    Scottish Recovery Consortium

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Alcohol and Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Scottish Recovery Consortium

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2015

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Drugs Wheel

    Drugs Wheel

    Resource link

    Drugs Wheel

    Description

    A useful tool for categorising drugs and their effects

    Type

    Website with downloadable tools

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents and Carers and Young People

    Resource Name

    The Drugs Wheel

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Drugs and NPS

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Mark Adley in association with DrugsWatch

    Publication Date

    n.d. – often updated

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • British Red Cross – Everyday First Aid

    Resource link

    Everyday First Aid

    Description

    Easy to learn, easy to remember

    The British Red Cross wants you to feel confident and willing to give first aid. Everyday First Aid makes it easy to learn the skills you’ll need to help in an emergency.

    Type

    website with videos

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents and Carers, Young People

    Resource Name

    British Red Cross, First Aid

    Resource Contact

    Topic

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    British Red Cross

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Know the Score

    Resource link

    Know the Score

    Description

    Scotland’s Drugs Information Gateway

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers, Young People

    Resource Name

    Know the Score

    Resource Contact

    via website, phone line, or live chat

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Know the Score

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021