Drug and alcohol services STRIDE

Giving, selling or even sharing any controlled drug, such as an ecstasy tablet or cannabis, to or with a friend or anyone else is classed as supplying an illegal drug. Information about drugs, staying safe, penalties for drug offences and new psychoactive substances. Addiction is slightly different to dependence although the words are sometimes used interchangeably. If you are addicted to a drug, there is an excessive craving, and uncontrollable and compulsive use of that drug. People who are addicted still get cravings for drugs such as opioids even after they have reduced them slowly so that they are no longer dependent.

The service also supports families and anyone who has a concern about young people and alcohol or drugs. Run by CGL, Newham Rise is an open access service for all residents that are concerned with their substance misuse or for those that support others with drug and alcohol issues. Via – Fusion provides a free, friendly confidential service to young people in the borough of Redbridge under the age of 18 who are using, or at risk of using drugs and alcohol. Free and confidential support service for individuals and their families in Redbridge affected by drug and alcohol problems. We are concerned at the rise in numbers of deaths where cocaine has been implicated.

How to access drug and alcohol support for adults

The truth is that addiction can cloud judgment and make it difficult to be honest with yourself. What starts as something social or experimental can gradually tighten its grip until you only notice once it is already controlling parts of your life. This is why it is important to pause and check in with yourself, even if it feels uncomfortable. A few honest answers can give you clarity on whether your relationship with drugs is heading into dangerous territory.

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• The information on this page is not a complete legal analysis of the offences and is not a substitute for legal advice.

Local organisations and services

The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. Speak to your doctor, pharmacist or to call NHS 111 if you are worried about your health. If you’re deaf and want to use the phone service, you can use the NHS 111 British Sign Language service available in your country. This system helps us quickly share alerts about harmful substances and prevent drug-related harm in the community.

Any person or company who applies for such a licence must ensure that they have read the general security guidance for controlled drug suppliers or the standard operating procedure guidance. Inclusion of a drug under drugs the controls reflects the principle that in general the drug has a legitimate medical or scientific use which must be protected and that its misuse gives rise to public health, social and economic problems. The individual may experience feelings of depersonalisation and a loss of connectedness to their environment, thoughts may become disordered and everyday objects may take on sinister form or cause uncontrollable laughter. Examples include lysergic acid dithylamide (LSD), psilocybin mushrooms (‘magic’ mushrooms) and diemethyltryptamine (DMT). Get advice on the drug, including the effects, risks and further support.