Here we provide an overview of the main areas to involve drugs - crime, education and prevention, health, availability and community safety, as well as the official documentation to affect drugs and drug users. We answer frequently asked questions in each area and look at the key issues with each of the main areas, such as drugs in prisons as part of the Criminal Justice section.

We present the key publications in reference to the key issues. Click on the reference for an abstract and where to get hold of it. In some cases you may be able to download directly from the Drugscope website, another website, or purchase a copy online. Check out Drugdata, our on-line which contains over 90,000 items of drug related literature.

If you have any suggestions for areas to cover or frequently needed questions answered then email info@drugscope.org.uk