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The following websites and organisations have lots of information:

Addiction BBC One life site has lots of information on all types of addiction including drink, drugs, gambling and smoking.

Alateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is their recovery program for young people.

Alcohol and You Site all about alcohol, the facts and the effects, plus lots of quizzes.

Alcohol Concern has lots of information and advice on drinking and alcohol related problems on its website.

Drinkline is a helpline for anyone worried about their own or someone else’s drinking Phone 0800 917 8282

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery online magazine is designed to help people in recovery give each other suport and encouragement.

Drugs Facts and Questions This site is divided into 2 parts - FACTS and FAQS (frequently asked questions). so you can find out all about drugs and ask questions too!

Gamblers Anonymous (UK) can be contacted on their helpline 08700 50 88 80.

Gamcare– information, help and advice for people whose lives are affected by gambling. You can also call their helpline on 0845 6000 133

NHS Choices has information on everything from healthy eating through to alcohol and drug abuse

N HS Giving Up Smoking service gives you all the facts, the myths and young people’s views on smoking.

Quit offers help to you if you’d like to give up smoking.

Re-Solv provides advice and support to solvent users and their families.

TALK TO FRANK is the government's drugs information website. You can also call FRANK free 0800 77 66 00 to order drugs leaflets, or get advice and help with a drug issue or problem.

Teenage Health Freak Comprehensive website for teenagers, including facility to email questions, on a wide range of medical and sexual issues. .

YOUTHZONES Free confidential helpline on any subject Tel: 0800 096 1425