Drug and alcohol services
Health 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.
Alcohol Awareness Week 14 - 20 November
This week (14-20 November) is Alcohol Awareness Week, an Alcohol Concern initiative which acts as an annual focus on particular issues relating to society's relationship with alcohol.
Locally, Insight Southwark will be holding 2 open access days on Tuesday 15th November and Thursday 17th November from 3 - 6pm. This is open to all young people up to the age of 19 and will include:
- Alcohol simulator ·
- Mock-tails ·
- An opportunity to voice your opinion on how Alcohol affects you and where you live. ·
- Interactive activities
Insight will also be holding an open day for professional and young people on Saturday 19th November, 1 - 6pm.
All the above will be held at Insight Southwark, Unit 15 -16, 0'Central, 83 Crampton Street, London, SE17 3BT.
To highlight the need for a public commitment to reduction in alcohol harm as reflected in the call to action, Alcohol Concern are encouraging people around the country to take part in a national conversation based on two questions:
- Is the social cost of alcohol too high?
- What is a drink problem?
If you would like to take part or want to find out more information regarding this years activities visit http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/alcohol-concern-in-action/campaigning/alcohol-awareness-week
We offer a variety of 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