Drug and alcohol support
There is national and local support for people addicted to drugs or alcohol. This includes support for people affected by someone else’s addiction.
Addiction support | NHS explains what addiction is and how to find support.
Honest information about drugs | FRANK offers information and advice about drugs.
Alcohol support | NHS has advice about stopping drinking.
Understanding stigma around drug use
Stigma can affect how people who use drugs are treated. It can also make it harder for people to ask for help.
This short film explores people’s experiences of stigma and why a more understanding approach matters.
- Video: Experiences of stigma
Drug and alcohol services in East Sussex
See a list of drug and alcohol support services in East Sussex.
Search East Sussex 1Space directory for addiction and substance misuse services.
Young people
The Under 25s Substance Misuse Service is for young people who are using alcohol or drugs. They provide specialist treatment for users and advice for parents and carers.
- Phone: 01323 464404
- Email: Under25sSMSDuty@eastsussex.gov.uk
See: Drug and alcohol services for children and young people | East Sussex County Council
Online recovery tools
Free online self-help tools can help people recovering from addiction. They offer meetings and online training programmes.
Harm to Hope Partnership Board
This Board brings together organisations to achieve the goals outlined in the East Sussex from Harm to Hope Strategy. It coordinates activities to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm in East Sussex.
East Sussex Drug and Alcohol Related Death (DARD) Working Group
This group examines common themes in drug and alcohol-related deaths in the county. It identifies opportunities for earlier intervention and lessons to be learned. It focuses resources on reducing the frequency and underlying causes of these deaths in East Sussex.
