Substance misuse
Substance misuse (the problematic use of alcohol, illegal drugs and illicitly used prescription medicines) is the cause of a range of health impacts, drives anti-social behaviour and crime, contributes to poverty and poor outcomes for young people and families, and causes death in some cases.
The partnership works to support people who misuse substances (including offenders) into treatment as early as possible and tackle the criminality of illegal drugs, underage sales and illegal products with enforcement activity.
Everyone is encouraged to report needles or syringes dumped in public places so that they can be removed. Additionally, the reporting of Nitrous Oxide Canisters will help us to understand the extent of the issue in the borough
Dudley Council commission practical support services for people with drug and alcohol problems via Change Grow Live and Cranstoun.
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Help, support and reporting
Change Grow Live - Atlantic Recovery Community service (adults)
Treatment and recovery services for drug and alcohol use - you can refer yourself or someone else.
Call 01384 426 120
Visit www.changegrowlive.org/dudley/referrals
Cranstoun - Dudley Here4YOUth (children and young people)
A safe space to talk about and receive support for alcohol and other drugs and connect to health & wellbeing interventions
Call 01384 241 440
Email Here4youth@cranstoun.org.uk
Visit https://cranstoun.org/yp-self-referral/ (self-referral)
Visit https://cranstoun.org/yp-prof-referral/ (professional referral)
​THESE SERVICES ARE FREE AND AVAILABLE TO ALL BOROUGH RESIDENTS.
The services also offer confidential help to both the user and their family and friends to help them get their lives back on track. These facilities are also crucial to local communities, helping reduce substance related criminal activity and integrate substance misusers back into their communities.
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DrinkCoach
A website that allows you take a quick alcohol test and informs you on the risk level of your alcohol intake. It also offers advice and information, including where to find help and support in Dudley borough.
Visit https://drinkcoach.org.uk/alcohol-test-dudley
To track your drinking, set goals and see how many calories or how much money
you can save, download the free DrinkCoach App, available on iPhone and Android smartphones and tablets.
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