Drugs

Find advice and services if you’re worried about your drug use or someone else's.

Services
Self help support
Recovering from drug use
Support for families and carers

Information for professionals
Including drug alerts, referral pathways and campaign resources.

Services

a cannabis and cocaine telecoms service for help via phone or video call
evidence-based treatment interventions, as well as psychological and social support - whether you're still using drugs or you're in early stages of recovery
specialist inpatient detoxification or residential rehabilitation.

Visit their website to find out more about these treatment options, where you can access them and how to get in contact.

The Living Room offers over 18s intensive, daily support for any addictions. Treatments are abstinence-based and follow a structured programme based on the 12-step process, including peer support.

Self help support

NHS alcohol advice and addiction support.
Drugs quiz provides advice on what to do next.
Talk to Frank has all of the information you need about drug use and its effects. Get in contact online, by phone or text.
Narcotics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous provide free confidential online support.
Breaking Free: an online recovery support programme available 24/7.

Recovering from drug use

When you're back on track you may need some help with housing or finding a job.

Support for 18 and over

Your local JobCentre Plus can provide career and training advice.
Do-it.org - Gain work experience by volunteering.
Emerging Futures - providing temporary accommodation, move on housing and a chance of a healthier lifestyle.

Support for under 18s

Herts Young Homeless - Help to find housing and live independently.
Services for Young People - Find jobs, training and volunteering for young people.

Support for families and carers

If you're worried about someone you know or you're affected by their drug use, you can get help and support.

Carers in Hertfordshire can support you if you're looking after someone.
CGL Spectrum offer support for carers of those with drug concerns, to access the right help.
The Living Room run groups where you can share your experience, get non-judgmental support and practical advice for dealing with addiction.
Family lives - Online and phone advice for parents of under 18's.
Families anonymous - An online forum for friends and family.
Herts Young Homeless mediation service can help you reconnect with someone under 24.
The NHS offers a range of useful contacts for alcohol problems.

Information for professionals