Drugs & Alcohol
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Find out more about Drug and Alcohol services within Cambridgeshire.
AMBER DRUG ALERT
Peterborough City Council have advised: If has come to our attention today of 4 incidences of heroin overdose across Peterborough (3 cases) and Cambridge area (1 case). There is little information to provide other than all incidences were linked to Heroin. One of the incidences was linked to heroin that was light grey/pearl in colour. There is concern regarding the purity levels of street heroin currently being used. Please disseminate this alert to your peers with immediate action. Please share information with services and their peers, and report any concerns to services as soon as possible. If they are feeling unwell after using heroin seek and suspect they have used one or more of the substances referred to in this alert message, please call an ambulance immediately. If Naloxone kits are required in Peterborough call Aspire on 0800 111 4354 or 01733 895 624 If Naloxone kits are required in Cambridgeshire call Inclusion on 0300 555 01 01 If you have any further queries, please contact Cambridgeshire DAAT 01223 699680 or Safer Peterborough Partnership 01733 863880Therefore please be aware when purchasing particularly from a different source or if you are unsure test a small amount first. |
Services that can assist with Alcohol and Drug related problems
Inclusion
Offices in St Neots, Huntingdon, Ely, Wisbech, Cambridge Mill Road and Arbury.
Inclusion provide adult drug & alcohol treatment services across the county of Cambridgeshire. The contract includes all community drug and alcohol treatment interventions. 1-2-1 support, Group therapy, Detoxification if required and opportunity to apply for rehabilitation services.
Self-referral service 0300 555 0101
Gainsborough Foundation Services
Huntingdon and Fenland
http://www.gainsboroughfoundation.co.uk/
Gainsborough Foundation delivers an innovative recovery and support service in Huntingdonshire for people whose lives are affected by alcohol misuse.
Detoxification process and 1-2-1 Support
Peterborough and Cambridge – Telephone 111 and ask for first response
Providing a safe place for people with Mental Health issues, Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and Addiction Issues including Drugs and or Alcohol
0800 9177 650
Free calls from mobiles 24 hours help line or visit for a list of meetings in your area
Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 Line open 10am till Midnight
Cocaine Anonymous Landline Free 0800 612 0225 Mobiles Call 0300 111 2285
A national charity that offers advice, support, information and self help tools for alcohol
A support line for anyone with questions/concerns surrounding drugs.
Help, advice and support to manage alcohol intake
Support and help for alcohol
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/alcohol/Pages/Alcoholsupport.aspx
Drinkline
National alcohol helpline
Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am-8pm, weekends 11am-4pm)
Help and support for overcoming drug addiction
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/addiction/overcoming-drug-addiction.htm#decide
offers support to families and friends of problem drinkers.
A UK wide treatment agency that helps support people to manage the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (Nacoa)
Free confidential email and telephone helpline for children of alcohol dependent parents
0800 358 3456
Apps available from the Play Store
Just for Today NA
Miranda Davis
Drug Addiction
Smith Blessing
