Lots of young people want to know and try different types of drugs and alcohol, it is very easy to end up finding you or a friend may have a problem. Although you may think that you have your drug or alcohol problem may be under control these substances can be very addictive and can start to control you!

There are different types of substances both illegal and legal, the obvious illegal drugs are Cannabis, Speed, Ecstasy, Cocaine, Heroin and the legal drugs Alcohol and Tobacco

If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know there are many services in Wolverhampton available for you. Drugs are highly addictive and if you are not careful can lead to death.

Services available in Wolverhampton

Aquarius

Day and residential service for people with alcohol problems, their partners and relatives

Thornhurst, 1 Connaught Road, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, WV1 4SJ
Tel: 01902 420041

Base 25

Advice, support and counselling for young people experiencing problems with homelessness, education, substance misuse and family-related issues
Tel: 01902 572040

Community Alcohol Team

Detoxification service, counselling and psychotherapy, education and advice

Addiction Services, Horizon House, Pitt Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NF
Tel: 01902 444030

Community Drug Team

Assessment, care planning and intervention, medical support and advice and counselling for all individuals, whose difficulties are linked to substance use

Addiction Services, Horizon House, Pitt Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NF
Tel: 01902 444030

YMCA Bridge

Community drug rehabilitation programme open to Wolverhampton residents over 16 years of age who are struggling to deal with drug related issues

23 Temple Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AN
Tel: 01902 312550

YMCA Triangle

A community drug education project with a range of services to individuals, groups and communities within Pendeford and Wolverhampton who have concerns about illicit drug use

25 Catisfield Crescent, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XG
Tel: 01902 756839

Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service

Comprehensive drug and alcohol advice to under 18's. Provide information, treatment and support.

Base 25, Castle House, Wheeler's Fold, Wolverhampton, WV1 1 ST
Tel: 01902 572041

Smoking

Useful Website and Resources

CONNEXIONS

http://www.connexions-bc.co.uk/

NHS - Smoking quitline

Advice and help with giving up smoking
Tel: 0800 169 0 169
Textphone: 0800 169 0 171

Smoke Free (Quitline)

Free helpline offering advice to help stop smoking
Tel: 0800 00 22 00