Drugs
Many chemical substances are used as drugs. Some are used to treat or prevent disease. These are prescribed by health professionals for an individual depending on the disease and the person’s health. Other substances are taken for the effects they produce. Many drugs are illegal. Effects can be both pleasant and harmful. Many effects will depend on how a person is feeling both physically and emotionally.
This page contains the recommended resources available to people working in the Western Isles. We also have supplementary pages on:
Websites
- Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership – Online resource for information relating to the Highland area, with signposts for getting help and other useful links.
- Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs- Advice and support for those affected by an alcohol problem of a family member.
- Know the Score
- Crew 2000
- Talk to Frank
- The Drugs Wheel – Useful website for categorising drugs and their effects.
Publications
- What Works in Drugs Education and Prevention, Scottish Government (2016)
- SALSUS 2018 Summary findings for Highland Local Authority Area
- Discarded Needles and Syringes
- Prevention and Intervention Model
- Drugs and Alcohol Information Leaflet – HADP (please note this resource contains outdated alcohol unit guidance).
- What do you when you suspect substance use in the classroom a Mentor resource.
Health Information Resource Service (HIRS)
Health Information Resources Service (HIRS) – this information should be used in all areas of the website where HIRS contacted information is required.
Block 11
Laxdale Court
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS2 0GS
Tel: 01851 762 030
Email: wi.hirs@nhs.scot
e-learning
SDF have a range of e-learning courses that may be of interest.
Children Affected by Parental Substance Misuse, CALA
