Reducing the harm caused by drugs and alcohol
Drugs
Raising awareness of the harm caused by drug use, such as drug-related deaths and blood borne virus infections, is an important part of LDAAT’s work. Campaigns such as OD999 have helped educate drug users about harm reduction, helping our service providers provide help and support to their service users.
LDAAT works with its service providers to help stabilise people in treatment, support them in becoming abstinent, offer substitute treatments and complimentary therapies.
The main aims of this treatment are:
- reduce the harm to user, family, community and society
- encourage a healthier, more active lifestyle and cut drug-related deaths
- help people achieve a stable life with access to family, friends and community
- reduce the amount of illicit drug use
- reduce crime and anti-social behaviour
Alcohol
Having a drink with friends can be an enjoyable, social activity but drinking too much, too often can lead to a variety of problems.
Harm reduction is about helping people to cut the risk of harming themselves or others and giving them the right advice to help them cut down or even stop drinking.
Where to go for help
The Service Finder section of this website will help you find Drug or Alcohol Services closest to where you live.
There is also a Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) Drugs and Alcohol Helpline, full details of which can be found in the BME Drugs and Alcohol Leaflet.