Useful contacts and further information for dual diagnosis

Dual diagnosis joint website

Further information

Rethink has produced a series of materials in conjunction with Turning Point and Adfam for professionals working in any service where they may come into contact with people with a dual diagnosis. The materials include:

Please see Mental Health Shop for the Dual Diagnosis Toolkit and leaflet.

Rethink has also carried out research work in the field of dual diagnosis, resulting in:

• Dual Diagnosis research report (730 kb)
• Dual diagnosis leaflet (external link to Mental Health Shop)
• Dual diagnosis toolkit (external link to Mental Health Shop)
• Dual Diagnosis Pack (external link to Mental Health Shop)
• Submission to the advisory council on the misuse of drugs (cannabis) (256 kb)
• Where we are with dual diagnosis research (483 kb)

References for further reading on dual diagnosis:

• Dual Diagnosis References (22 kb)

Other dual diagnosis information resources from other organisations include:

• NIMHE Dual Diagnosis CD Rom - this is an excellent, up to date and thorough information resource.
• Animated information website about how drugs affect the brain, University of Utah

Useful contacts:

Alcohol Concern
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. They work to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems. They support specialist and non-specialist service providers helping to tackle alcohol problems at a local level, whilst also working to influence national alcohol policy.
Tel: 020 7928 7377
Email: contact@alcoholconcern.org.uk
Web: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Address: Alcohol Concern, Waterbridge House, 32-36 Loman Street, London, SE1 0EE.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of recovering alcoholics around the world who support others to stop drinking. There are no membership fees to use their services.
Tel: 01904 644026 or look in Yellow Pages to find local number group.
Web: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Address: Alcoholics Anonymous, PO Box 1, Stonebow House, Stonebow, York YO1 7NJ.

Cocaine Anonymous
Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who support each other in overcoming their addiction to cocaine. Based on the same 12 step recovery programme as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Tel: 0800 612 0225
Email: info@cauk.org.uk
Web: www.cauk.org.uk
Address: PO Box 46920, London E2 9WF

Drugscope
Information and resources for professionals and the public on drug-related issues.
Tel: 08707 743682
Email: info@drugscope.org.uk
Web: www.drugscope.org.uk
Address: DrugScope, 32 - 36 Loman Street , London SE1 0EE

Early Break Drugs Project
This is a counselling, support and information service for young people and their families and carers on matters relating to drug and alcohol use.
Tel: 0870 389 2080
Email: info@earlybreak.co.uk
Web: www.earlybreak.co.uk
Address: Early Break, PO Box 294, Bury, BL9 0YY

FRANK
An initiative from the Home Office and Department of Health, supported by the Department for Education and Skills. Providing information on drugs for young people and parents.
Helpline: 0800 776600 (24 hour free information line)
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Web: www.talktofrank.com