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Drugs

There is a huge amount of information out there about different kinds of drugs. Many illegal drugs have lots of "street names" and this can make them and their effects confusing. The best place to get reliable drugs information from is the Talk to FRANK service. For more information you can also visit the Safer Portsmouth Partnership site.

Talk to Frank

FRANK have an in-depth A to Z of drugs, their effects, what they look like, the law, average street costs and the risks of taking different ones. You can find this on their website using to link to the right. Their freecall helpline is 0800 77 66 00 and you can email them at frank@talktofrank.com.

Treatment services - local

Both us and Safer Portsmouth Partnership work closely with the NHS, local Primary Care Trust and various drug treatment services to provide people who need it with drug treatment.

Some of these services are only for people that have been referred, but if you would like to contact them here are several services:

Alcohol Counselling Service
Offering free confidential counselling sessions.
023 9273 5836 - Monday to Friday, 6pm to 9pm

ANA First Step
Regular and confidential support group for those who are close to someone who misuses drugs/alcohol and who are themselves struggling with the impact this has on their lives.
023 9237 3433 info@anatreatmentcentres.com

E’s Up
For young people under the age of 19 having problems with Drugs, Alcohol or Solvent misuse. 
023 9282 5140 - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with a confidential answer phone out of hours
www.es-up.org.uk

PORTAS
Reaching out to people with drug/alcohol problems in their own homes and locations.  Advocating on your behalf and offering confidential and non-judgemental services.
023 9275 1617

Treatment services - national

Alcoholics Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
0845 769 7555

Drinkline
Information and advice for anyone with concerns about their own or someone else's drinking.
0800 917 8282

Families Anonymous
Offer self-help groups that welcome those affected by drug/substance abuse of a relative or friend.  Independent, non-professional and anonymous.
0845 1200 660

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