Useful Links

There is plenty of information out there on the web about drugs, their effects and how to minimise the risks to your physical and mental health, including help with cutting down or stopping.

Information about Drugs

As well as the 'Information about substances' section on this website, you can find more info about different drugs including alcohol on the Talk to Frank website: http://www.talktofrank.com/atoz.aspx

There is also information about the classification of illegal drugs (if they are Class A, B or C) and the types of sentence you might get for possession or supply of these substances. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/drugs/drug-law/

Related Sites

These are sites which have also been created by Bolton Drug and Alcohol Strategy and Commissioning Team to give you some more specific information and help around a particular substance.

Boozetalk - www.boozetalk.co.uk

Advice, information and useful tools to help with cutting down drinking. Measure your alcohol intake, keep a drink diary, and get personalised tips. Users can also ask a question which will be answered by a trained alcohol worker.

Bolton Know Cocaine - www.bolton.knowcocaine.co.uk  

Lots of information about cocaine use, tips for cutting down, and an online self-help programme to help track cocaine use, identify triggers for using, and learn to take control.

Drinking with Charlie - www.drinkingwithcharlie.co.uk

A website focusing on the use of alcohol and cocaine together. Users can share experiences and get support from other users on the Forum, go to the FAQs to ask a drug worker a question, or use the Cocacalculator to work out the financial benefits of cutting down or stopping.

Treatment in Bolton

If you are looking for treatment services in Bolton for someone you know, use the pages under 'Our Services' on the left to find out more about each service; and to help you decide which service or services is likely to best meet their needs.

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