Managing drug and alcohol misuse at work: Resources

Useful organisations

Alcohol Concern
National charity working to help reduce problems caused by alcohol.
Alcohol Focus Scotland
National charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol harm.
DAN24/7 (Wales)
Free, bilingual drugs helpline for anyone in Wales wanting information or help relating to drugs or alcohol.
Drinkaware
An independent UK-wide alcohol education charity, which works with others to help reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking.
Drinkline
National free alcohol helpline: 0300 123 1110
Drinkline runs a free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else's.
FRANK (Talk to Frank)
FRANK offers confidential support and advice on drugs.
Institute of Alcohol Studies
Independent institute which brings together evidence, policy and practice to inform the debate on alcohol's impact on society.
Scottish Drugs Forum
Scotland's national resource of expertise on drugs and related issues.

Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)
ACAS provides information, advice, training, conciliation and other services for employers and employees to help prevent or resolve workplace problems.
CIPD
CIPD is the professional body for HR and people development.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
NICE provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.
NHS Choices
The official website of the National Health Service in England.
NHS Health Scotland
NHS Health Scotland is a national Health Board working to reduce health inequalities and improve health.
Public Health Agency (PHA) (Northern Ireland)
PHA focuses on public health and wellbeing.
Public Health England
Alcohol and drug misuse prevention and treatment guidance.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
RoSPA works to change both legislation and attitudes surrounding accidents.
TUC
The TUC exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. It brings together more than 5.5 million working people in 48 member unions.
Workplace Wellbeing Charter
The Workplace Wellbeing Charter is national accreditation standards which aim to improve the health of businesses and organisations.