Resources

Re-Solv provides a range of services and resources including:

support for anyone whose life is affected by solvent abuse, directly or indirectly
professional training for services, community groups and volunteers
education and young people’s outreach
community projects such as those in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford

We also publish a range of resources, listed below, which you are welcome to download and use. If you would like printed quantities, or resources tailored to your organisation’s needs, please do get in touch.

In the list below, we’ve also included a number of resources from other organisations that you might also find useful.

Information and harm reduction

At talktofrank.com you can search for information on every drug and there’s a confidential phone helpline and live chat service.

Practical advice about legal highs and other drugs can be found at drugscience.org.uk.

The Global Drug Survey’s High-Way Code provides harm reduction advice based on user experiences and findings from their annual drug surveys.

For Parents

Talking with your children about drugs: A Parent’s Guide

We have two versions of this guide, one for England and Wales and one for Scotland.

Mentor UK, the UK’S leading voice in preventing drug and alcohol misuse among young people, provide Information for parents and carers at their website.

Adfam, the UK support network for families affected by drugs and alcohol, also provide helpful advice and information in the What should I do? section of their website.

For Teachers

‘Loaded Gun’ video, 12 minutes

Introducing VSA and the personal and social issues that surround it for Key Stages 3 & 4. This video investigates the ramifications of VSA on three families. View.

‘Silent Killer’ video, 7 minutes

Introducing VSA and the personal and social issues that surround it for Key Stages 3 & 4. This video looks at the personal cost of VSA on one family and their local community. View.