Support for alcohol and drug use
Book a drop-in appointment with Bristol-based BDP: a service for University students for support and information about drug or alcohol use. You can book this yourself without needing to speak to a GP first.
Drug checking by The Loop has been launched in Bristol on every last Saturday in the month. It's free and confidential. There are concerns about synthetic opiates (nitazines) finding their way into street drugs, especially Xanax and other benzodiazepines. These are very powerful opiates, much stronger than heroin, and have been responsible for a growing number of deaths in the UK. See the poster in the right hand column.
Expert drug information and advice on risk reduction: free and confidential, 24/7 online
Bristol Drugs Project: This is the website for Bristol-based charity BDP who in addition to the drop-in above, offer a number of other services, including family support and in-person support.They also have activities, blogs and local information.
Alcohol and drugs can sometimes get out of hand and excess use can sometimes be a way of trying to self-medicate for mental health issues such as anxiety, past trauma or low mood. We are here to help, so make an appointment with one of our specialist mental health nurses or a GP to chat about how we can support you.
Drugs and alcohol help and information
- Young Minds information on drugs and alcohol: looking after yourself
- How to tell if you have a drinking problem
- Am I drinking too much? Alcohol calculator
- Frank Detailed and sensible information about drugs and their effects
- Club drugs. This webpage explains what club drugs are, their positive and negative effects and has a useful mini questionnaire.
- What are legal highs?
- What are the risks of ketamine?
- Think you might need some help with drugs or alcohol?
Addiction is one of the UK’s leading mental health, drug and alcohol charities working with adults and young people - Drink and drugs
Expert articles like ‘How legit are DIY drug testing kits?’ - Information on drugs and alcohol and their effect on mental health
- What is addiction?
This NHS page discusses addiction in general including other addictions like gaming or shopping and how it can affect you.
Does someone in your family have a drug or alcohol problem?
- Worried about a parent’s drinking?
Support for young people who are worried their parents are drinking too much - Living with an alcohol-dependant adult
Support, advice and some real-life stories - National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Support for children and other family members with a free Helpline - Developing Health & Independence
Adult treatment services that also provide support to family members
