Drugs

Article		Description
	Blood Borne Viruses	Viruses that are transmitted through the blood
	CARATs – Prison Services	Specialist drug services provided by prison based drug agenecies
	Community Prescribing	Service providing safer substitutes to drug misusers
	Cranstoun Drug Services – Reading Community Drug Agency	Helping people rebuild their lives in the community
	DAIS (including the Street Services Team)	Service for drug and alcohol users in Reading
	Detoxification Services	Services available to withdraw from alcohol safely
	Drug Interventions Programme (provided by SMART)	Programme of options for drug users in the criminal justice system
	Fair Access To Care Services – Eligibility Criteria	The criteria used to assess if you qualify for help from Community Care Services
	Family & Carer Support Group	Local support group for relatives/friends
	Hepatitis & Drugs	The risks of Hepatits B&C for drug users
	HIV/AIDS & Drugs	The risks of contracting HIV/AIDS among drug users
	I Am Worried That My Child Is Using Drugs	Advice for parents
	In-Patient Detoxification From Drugs	Residential services to reduce the risks associated with withdrawal from drugs
	Narcotics Anonymous	A self help group for problem drug users
	Needle Exchange	Protecting users and ensuring the safe disposal of needles
	Problem Drinkers Or Drug users Who Are Pregnant	Special help to minimise the risks to an unborn child
	Psycho-Social Interventions For Drug Users	Counselling services for drug users
	Reading User Forum	Local drug and alcohol support group
	Residential Rehabilitation	Treatment option for people with long standing serious drug and/or alcohol problems
	Safer Injecting	Information about minimising the risks of injecting
	Sexual Health	Sexually transmitted infections and drugs
	Structured Day Programmes For Drug Users	Day services for treatment and rehabilitation
	The Law On Drugs	Advice for people working with drug users
	Triage Assessment	How we identify the seriousness of the substance misuse problem
	West of Berkshire Substance Misuse Service	Services provided by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust
	What To Expect From Residential Rehabilitation Services	Things to consider about going to a residential rehab service