Drug and Alcohol Substance Misuse
People who misuse drugs, alcohol or other substances can cause considerable harm to themselves and to society. This includes harm to their own physical and mental health and well being. They may harm their families’ lives by affecting the health and well being of their children, parents and carers. Substance misuse causes harm to communities through associated crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour (ASB), with survey evidence showing that nearly 25% of Solihull residents consider drug use and dealing as a problem in their local area.
The Solihull Drug and Alcohol Action Team, part of the Safer Solihull Partnership, aims to reduce the harm caused by drugs and alcohol in the Borough. Our priorities are to:
- Enable more drug users to manage and eliminate their dependence on illegal drugs
- Reduce chronic and acute ill health caused by alcohol resulting in fewer alcohol related accidents, incidents and hospital admissions.
- Prevent harm to children, young people and families affected by drug and alcohol misuse
- Protect communities through robust enforcement to tackle drug and alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour
If you or someone you know is affected by drug or alcohol use ...
There are a range of services available in Solihull for drug and alcohol users, their families and friends.
SIAS (Solihull Integrated Addiction Services) is a partnership of organisations that work closely together to offer easy access to appropriate support and individuals whose drug or alcohol use has become problematic. Support is also offered to families and friends.
Your journey starts here...
- SIAS Drug Services for Adults (18+) 0121 678 4730
- SIAS Alcohol Services for Adults (18+) 0121 711 3732
- SIAS Drug and Alcohol Services for Young People (Str8 UP) 0121 788 5390
For more information log onto http://www.freedomfromdrugsandalcohol.org.uk/
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Str8 Up young people's drug and alcohol service
We provide friendly and confidential one to one support if you are having difficulty with any type of drug and/or alcohol. Our service is free and available to anyone under 18 years old who lives in the borough of Solihull