Drug and Alcohol Support
If you feel that you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, please contact the surgery to find out what we can do to help.
If you feel that you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, please contact the surgery to find out what we can do to help.
We work closely with We Are With You who provides treatment for people who are trying to give up drugs and are recovering from addiction. We provide a ‘shared care’ system and those patients who are wishing to come off drugs will be asked to see them for support first. They are fully staffed with support workers as well as Doctors who are trained in dealing with substance misuse. Any medication (methadone, subutex, etc.) will initially be provided by Addaction and when the dose is stable and Addaction feels the patient is on the right treatment, prescribing will be transferred to the surgery.
Alcohol Recovery Agency (ARA) provides abstinence based treatment for people in recovery from alcohol addiction. The service incorporates a fully integrated treatment programme involving: residential accommodation, group work, counselling, relapse prevention, housing resettlement and support, learning and work development, and aftercare.
Both these services also accept self-referrals.
We Are With You Tel: 01934 42794; Address: 35 Boulevard, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1PE
ARA Tel: 01179300282
Other Organisations
There are other national organisations with local groups which you may find helpful:
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
The service is for young people in North Somerset who would like support, information or advice about drugs and alcohol.
They also help young people who are using drugs, alcohol or tobacco and want support and help to stop their use.
They can meet with young people wherever they feel more comfortable. This may be at home, in the community, at school or college or within their building.
The service’s work includes visiting schools and youth centres to provide education and information to groups of young people about drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
They are also able to provide support and training to parents, carers and professionals.
A young person can refer themselves by calling the service’s telephone number or, with the young person’s permission, a referral can be made by a parent, carer or professional. There is no waiting list and there is no charge for the service.
ARA is a registered charity formed in 1987 by an enthusiastic group of volunteers. It is estimated that ARA has helped over 40,000 people with alcohol, drug, gambling and mental health issues and has saved an estimated £50 million in costs to the community.
Over many years ARA has provided structured treatment, counselling, housing support, education, training and employment guidance as well as many other interventions to promote recovery and a healthier life.