Introducing the Information service
DrugScope's Information Service, is staffed by qualified professionals and handles many enquiries from a wide range of occupations and disciplines. This includes researchers, students and those involved in treatment, education, housing, criminal justice and healthcare services, as well as the general public.
Our aim is to provide access to information and resources on drugs, drug misuse, and related issues. As a user of the service, whether by telephone, email, or online, you will find a range of services and resources to support your information needs.
Web based resources
- DrugSearch: an online encyclopaedia of drugs and their history, effects and the law
- Helpfinder: a database of drug treatment services in England, Wales and Scotland
- DrugData: a searchable database of over 100,000 records of drugs literature in the English Language
- DrugScope filter: using Google's search power to search top-quality UK-based sites from the alcohol and other drug sector
- DrugData update: a regularly updated list of what's new on DrugData
- Pathfinders: information tools that direct you to key resources
- Reading lists: lists on a variety of popular topics
- Key journals: a guide to journals in the drugs field
Enquiry line
Our enquiry line answers thousands of enquiries each year and is open: Monday to Friday: 10am to 1pm
- Enquiry line 020 7520 7550
- Email: info@drugscope.org.uk
- Written enquiries: Information Service, DrugScope, Prince Consort House, Suite 204 (2nd Floor), 109/111 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3BW
