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HIT

3 Paramount Business Park
Wilson Road
Liverpool
L36 6AW

Tel: 0844 412 0972
Fax: 0844 412 0973
Web: www.hit.org.uk

HIT delivers effective interventions on drugs, community safety and other public health concerns. They produce publications, run social marketing campaigns, deliver training and provide consultancy. They work in partnership with individuals, community groups, primary care trusts, drug and alcohol action teams and criminal justice agencies at a local, national and international level.

HIT was established in 1985 to reduce drug-related harm. Based in Liverpool, the organisation has gained an international reputation for developing, advocating and implementing a pragmatic and effective approach to the use of drugs and alcohol.

Checked: 18 Sep 2009

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