Substances, Drugs and Alcohol

Substance use in Scotland

Scotland has some of the highest drug and alcohol related death rates in the UK and Europe. Everyone deserves the right care and support for them. This belief drives our person-centred, holistic and trauma-informed approaches.

The classification and control of ‘controlled drugs’ in the United Kingdom is reserved to the UK Government under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

What is a Substance

Trauma and Substances

 

Supports and more information

• For Children and Young People “I Am Me” Scotland offers some child friendly materials for educating children and young people about Alcohol and Substances which can be found here
• NHS Inform Website
• Drinkline Helpline Scotland provides advice for anyone who is worried about their own or someone else’s drinking. Call 08007314314.
• Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs is a national charity that support families across Scotland who are affected by a loved one’s substance use and raise awareness of the issues affecting them.
• With You offer a live chat service seven days a week to speak about drugs, alcohol or mental health.
• ALISS is a local information system for Scotland where you can find details of organisations in your area that can help.
• Information on drugs and drug use is available on the NHS inform website.
• The Scottish Drugs Forum is a charity that advocates for evidence-informed harm reduction approaches and has a directory of drug services on their website.
• Know the Score offer drugs information and advice. Call 0800 587 5879 for free, confidential information and advice.
• Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a national charity that support families across Scotland who are affected by a loved one’s substance use and raise awareness of the issues affecting them.
• Crew offers professional training and Nightlife Harm Reduction services nationally; a Drop-in based in the city centre of Edinburgh in addition to a free person-centred counselling service.