Useful Links
This page is intended purely as an information service, providing links to additional search and resource options on the internet. ANSA does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by external sources, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such data.
Most of the links on this page have been nominated by ANSA members. If you know of any other informative web sites that might be appropriate, please Contact Us and let us know, including the web site address and a brief review of the site if possible.
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American Nurses Association (ANA)
An interesting site with lots of insights into the world of US nursing.
ANSA Scotland
ANSA Scotland is a sister organisation to ANSA (UK).
Caltech Library System (CLAS)
This site will help you obtain details of books, journals and publications you know exist but cannot find because you don't have all the details!
Department of Health
Lots of information about the impact of substance abuse on health, but not always easy to navigate.
Detox 5 - Resources
A resource site developed by Detox 5 nurses for nurses. Lots of 'clinical/medical' stuff.
Drink and Drugs.net
"drinkanddrugs.net is a web site for substance misuse specialists and those in the wider health, social care and criminal justice fields who deal with drug and alcohol issues in the course of their work."
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
We hear about the DEA in every other US film! This is the real DEA.
Drugscope
A massive UK resource site that encompasses information from over 800 statutory and non statutory sources.
Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals (FDAP)
"The Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals (FDAP) is the professional body of practitioners working with people with substance use problems."
Home Office - Drugs
A direct link to the Home Office "drugs" section.
International Council of Nurses (ICN)
Take a look at the bigger picture of the world of nursing - we in the UK can be too parochial at times!
International Harm Reduction Association (IHRA)
IHRA is the leading organisation in promoting evidence based harm reduction policies and practices on a global basis for all psychoactive substances (including illicit drugs, tobacco and alcohol).
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (NCADD)
A well established US site.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Excellent resource site.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Home page of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse.
National Treatment Agency (NTA)
Lots of information is available but finding it on this site can be a daunting task.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
"NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health."
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
The Nurses & Midwifery Council superseded the UKCC in April 2002. A professional resource for all UK nurses.
Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP)
"Substance Misuse Management in General Practice (SMMGP) is a developing network to support GPs and other members of the primary health care team who work with substance misuse in the UK."
Society for the Study of Addiction (SSA)
"The SSA promotes the coming together of professionals in the field of the addictions to share their knowledge, skills, and friendships. The Society publishes two journals, Addiction and Addiction Biology, as well as research monographs."
Special Clinical Addictions Network (SCAN)
"The Specialist Clinical Addiction Network (SCAN) is a national network for UK addiction specialists. SCAN's main aim is to provide support and promote networking to enable specialists to maximise treatment effectiveness."
Teen Challenge International - Drug Information
The Teen Challenge International Drugs Page. You may have seen their advice caravan, now read their history! Interesting if you take the time.
