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Addaction
67-69 Cowcross Street
London
EC1M 6PU
Tel: 020 7251 5860
Fax: 020 7251 5890
Web: www.addaction.org.uk
Best time to telephone: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Addaction began in 1967 as an association of parents of addicts which became the Association for the Prevention of Addiction. It is now a major service providing charity staffed by professional paid workers and volunteers and manages projects around the country. Addaction's activities include the following:
- Managing projects and services including a growing number of health authorities, social services, probation services, the prison service and police forces.
- Helping drug users, their families and friends with support in working toward drug-free lives.
- Information and support for children, parents and carers.
- Training for professionals.
- Community groups.
- Services for homeless drug users.
- Influencing policy and contributing to the debate around drugs and drug related issues.
- Organising conferences and meetings.
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