Drug Misuse
If you're taking drugs, or you're worried about someone who is, it's important to know about their effects and where to get support if you need it.
- Phone or visit your GP
- Call NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24 or 18001 08454 24 24 24 (textphone). A specially trained nurse or advisor will help you if you are ill or have health concerns about someone close to you. They can also help you find local health services and other useful contacts. Visit www.nhs24.com for self-care advice.
- Talk to someone. Get in touch with the helplines or organisations below.
Helplines
Know the Score 0800 587 587 9
free, 24 hrs
Trained, Scottish-based, advisers provide advice and information to anyone affected by drug use. They can also advise you of support in your local area. The Know the Score website contains a lot of information - both for drug users and anyone who wants to find out more.
The National Drugs Helpline 0800 77 66 00
Textphone: 0800 91 78 76 5
free, 24 hrs.
This helpline runs in conjunction with the Talk to Frank site. Talk to Frank offers advice and support for anyone affected by drugs or who wants to know more. Check out the A-Z of drugs for detailed information on a drugs appearance, addictiveness, cost, risks and more.
Local support
Please note the numbers below are not helplines and will be available only during office hours.
Substance Misuse Team
Provides services for drug users and their families. Support sessions for individuals and groups are available. Call for more details
Tel: 0141 577 3368
Address: Lygates House, 224 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6DR
Barrhead Family Support
The Barrhead Family Support group is for friends and relatives of drug users.
Tel: 0141 577 4818 (for more information and for meeting times)
Address: Magic Wand, Barrhead, G78 1SQ
