Alcohol, drugs and substance use
We work with a number of agencies to help people who have a drug or alcohol-related problem and their families.
People who have a drug or alcohol-related problem can be referred to specialist social workers through their doctor or the Probation Service. In addition, alcohol abuse can contribute to mental health problems by increasing levels of anxiety and depression.
Supporting People funds organisations which provide support to a range of people who require assistance to live independently.
Alcohol misuse
Adults are recommended to drink no more than two to three units per day or less for women and three to four units a day for men. An example of one unit of alcohol is:
- half a pint of standard beer (alcohol 3.5% vol)
- 25ml serving of a spirit (alcohol 40% vol)
- half a (175ml) glass of wine (alcohol 12% vol)
For help and support, contact the following local organisations:
These national organisations can also help:
Drug misuse
There are a large range of illegal drugs that all cause you harm in one way or another. Some are physically addictive, some are psychologically addictive, but all are dangerous.
The law puts illegal drugs into three classes - A, B and C – according to the harm that they can do to you. Class A is the most harmful.
If you or a friend or family member is in an emergency situation, you should either ring 999 or call New Cross Hospital's A&E department on 01902 307999 as soon as possible.
If you are in need of advice and support and the situation is not life-threatening, the alcohol and drug abuse services below will be able to give you expert advice:
Smoking
Everyone knows that smoking is bad for their health and the people that they smoke around. If your looking to give up, help can come in may different forms.
Giving up smoking is not easy and a method that works with one person doesn't always work for another. To find out more about quitting, and for help and advice, contact the following organisations:
Wolverhampton Primary Care Trust (PCT) provides free support and advice on how to quit smoking, with access to treatments such as patches on prescription including two weeks free nicotine replacement, for people registered with a GP in Wolverhampton or just working in the city.
The PCT run support groups and most GP surgeries have trained staff that can offer one to one appointments. Some pharmacists also offer support to quit. It will also run support groups for your employees, staff and customers in your business premises.
If you would like advice and guidance on how to give up smoking, contact Wolverhampton Stop Smoking Service on 0800 0734242.
Contact us
For more information contact us by either using our online form or by:
e-mail: socialservices@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 551199
Minicom: 01902 555554
Fax: 01902 551195