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Advice and support on drugs.

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A person who needs treatment for drug addiction is entitled to NHS care in the same way as anyone else who has a health problem.

Where to get help for drugs

A GP is a good place to start. They can discuss your problems with you and get you into treatment.

They may offer you treatment at the practice or refer you to your local drug service.

The ‘talk to frank’ website has a wealth of support and resources.

Getting help – what will happen?

During your initial appointment for drug treatment, staff will ask about your drug use as well as your work, family, and housing situation.

You might be asked to provide a urine or saliva sample to determine what substances you have been using.

Staff will discuss all available treatment options with you and work together to develop a personalised treatment plan.

They can also provide information about local support groups for individuals using drugs, as well as for their families or carers.

Additionally, you will be assigned a keyworker who will support you throughout your treatment journey.

What drug treatment involves

Your treatment will depend on your personal circumstances and what drug you’re using. Your keyworker will work with you to plan the right treatment for you.

Your treatment plan may include a number of different treatments and strategies.

Talking therapies – Talking therapies, such as CBT help you to see how your thoughts and feelings affect your behaviour.

Treatment with medicines – If you’re dependent on heroin or another opioid, you may be offered a substitute medicine, such as methadone or buprenorphine.

This means you can get on with your treatment without having to worry about withdrawing or buying street drugs.

Detoxification (detox) – This is for people who want to stop taking opioids like heroin completely. It helps you to cope with the withdrawal symptoms.

Local help and support

Branches – Substance Misuse

  • Live Well Centre, Dundas House, Dundas Street, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS1 1HR
  • Tel: 07934 104 283.

Bridges Family and Carers Service

  • 5 Nelson Terrace, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS18 1NJ
  • Tel: 01642 605 222. Monday to Thursday (9am to 5pm), Friday (9am to 4.30pm) and Saturday (11am to 3pm).

CGL – Stockton Recovery Service

  • 32-34 William Street, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS18 1DN
  • Tel: 01642 673 888. Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm).

Birchtree Practice

  • Lawson Street Health Centre, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS18 1HX
  • Tel: 01642 633 561. Monday to Friday (8am to 6.30pm) and Saturday (8am to 12pm).

We Are With You – Redcar and Cleveland

  • 161 High street, Redcar, Teesside, TS10 3AN
  • Tel: 0300 3033 781. Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm).

County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service

  • Peterlee Health Centre, Bede Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AD
  • Tel: 03000 266 666. Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm).

North Yorkshire Horizons – Northallerton

  • 5 The Applegarth, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8LZ
  • Tel: 01723 330 730. Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm).

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