Substance use

Alcohol and drug use can affect anyone. The Safer Derbyshire drugs and alcohol webpage brings together information about local support services, helping professionals identify appropriate sources of advice, treatment and recovery support for the people they work with.

Derbyshire Recovery Partnership (DRP) is a drug and alcohol treatment service between Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service (DAAS), Phoenix Futures and Intuitive Thinking Skills.

The Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (DDSCP) offers guidance and resources on safeguarding children where parents or carers use drugs and/or alcohol.

Public health plays an important role in ensuring that people experiencing drug or alcohol-related issues can access appropriate support. Derbyshire County Council has brought together helpful alcohol and drugs information and resources to make that support easier to find.

People experiencing drug-related issues are entitled to treatment in the same way as anyone with a health condition. There is support available for those who want advice, need help to reduce their drug use, or wish to stop altogether. The NHS provides information about available treatment and support services, helping professionals signpost people to the help they need.