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This is an area that can have a very large impact on your football career and it is strongly recommended that you talk to the PFA, a trusted member of your Club staff, your parents/guardians or an LFE Regional Officer about any drug related issues you may be experiencing.
If you do not wish to do this there are a number of useful websites below that can provide information on drug related issues.
Sporting Chance Clinic is dedicated to providing support, counselling, treatment and aftercare to sportsmen and women who are suffering from addictive illnesses such as alcoholism, drug abuse, compulsive gambling and eating disorders. (The PFA is in partnership with this organisation)
The Addaction website is for young people and their families, providing information on the effects of drug and alcohol misuse.
The Talk to Frank site offers free and confidential drugs information and advice, 24 hours a day. Frank also provides a comprehensive A-Z listing of all drugs and the effects they can have on you.
The Lifeline Project was developed to relieve poverty, sickness and distress among those persons affected by addiction to drugs of any kind, and to educate the public on matters relating to drug misuse.
An information and advisory service specialising in drugs, the law and human rights issues.
Drugscope is the UK’s leading independent centre of expertise on drugs. This website provides authoritative and reliable information on all aspects of drug policies and problems.
The National Youth Agency website has an extensive section on drug use with useful information and links to specific websites.
This general lifestyle awareness website for young people has some good information on addictions.
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse.
