Drug and alcohol services

Group of young people out drinkingHealth and social problems arise from the misuse of all kinds of drugs. The drugs can include heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, alcohol or cannabis and the problems can affect partners, family and friends as well as the person using the drug.

There are a range of local services to help you with your own or someone else's drug misuse. These services are free, confidential and non-judgemental. They are available to anyone aged 18 or over; - including their partners and family members.

For help or information please contact one of the services listed in the directory below.

Alternatively, contact the Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) tel. 0800 58 77 170


Information for patients and the public

Information about services in Southwark for people with drug or alcohol problems and other resources related to alcohol & drug misuse, drug addiction and recovery.

Information for those working with substance misuse clients

Information for professionals working directly or indirectly with substance misuse clients.

Information for General Practitioners

This page contains a range of resources specifically relating to the management of drug and alcohol problems within Primary Care. 

Contact  

Sarah Thackray
sarah.thackray@southwarkpct.nhs.uk 
Tel: 020 7525 3040
Fax: 020 7525 3486