Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Services (GADRS)
For alcohol and drug addiction problems you can either self refer directly to the local specialist teams or contact your GP. Crisis services are also available at the Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service.
There are also various voluntary organisations operating in local areas to offer support for those who are having problems with alcohol or drug misuse.
Which services are available?
This service offers open access to all. They receive referrals from a wide range of services but also welcome self-referrals, either through drop in or by phone. They provide a range of care and treatment options for people living in Glasgow affected by drugs and/or alcohol. These services include:
- alcohol support and treatment, including community detoxification and protective medications
- drug support and treatment, including opiate replacement therapy
- support with a range of social issues
- support to young people affected by alcohol and/or drug issues
- support and treatment services to parents affected by alcohol and/or drug problems
- support and treatment services to those involved in offending and affected by alcohol and/or drug problems, and
- access to community-based and residential Alcohol Related Brain Damage services
- access to Employability services
- harm reduction advice and interventions
- needle replacement
- blood borne virus testing and treatment
- access to alcohol and drug Tier 4 services - psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy and hospital services (specialist in-patient and outpatients)
- assertive Outreach is offered both from locality teams and the Crisis Outreach Service
- access to residential rehabilitation services
- access to Drug Crisis Centre and Link up
- access to community Recovery Hubs, and
- signposting to a range of support services and recovery communities.
How do I get a service?
You can contact your local Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service. If the service is for your own addiction issues then an assessment of need will be carried out.
Glasgow North East services:
| Contact Details | Areas Covered | |
|---|---|---|
Parkhead | 871 Springfield Road 0141 565 0200 | G31, G32, G33, G40 , G4, G64 1, G69 6, G69 7, G71 7 |
| Easterhouse | 1250 Westerhouse Road 0141 276 3420 | G31, G32, G33, G40 , G4, G64 1, G69 6, G69 7, G71 7 |
Glasgow North West services:
| Contact Details | Areas Covered | |
|---|---|---|
| Possilpark Health Centre | 99 Saracen Street 0141 276 4580 | G1-G4, G20, G21 1, G22, G23, G64 2 |
| MERCAT | 35 Hecla Avenue 0141 276 4330 | G11-G15, G81 1, G62 6, G61 1 |
| Woodside Health Centre | 891 Garscube Road 0141 800 0670 | Sector wide for Parents In Recovery (PIR), Shared Care and Youth team |
Glasgow South services:
| Contact Details | Areas Covered | |
|---|---|---|
| Gorbals | 2 Sandiefield Road 0141 420 8100 | G5, G42, G41, G43, G44 |
| Rowan Park | 5 Ardlaw Street 0141 276 8740 | G52 |
| Pollock | 130 Langton Road 0141 276 3010 | G46, G53, G43 |
What do I do if I need help urgently?
If you have a life threatening emergency then call 999.
If you just need help with your addiction then within office hours, you can contact your local Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service where you will be given an urgent appointment.
Out with office hours if the service is open, we will try to accommodate you. If we cannot and you have a drug problem, please phone Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Centre on: 0141 420 6969.
If you have an alcohol problem, please contact your own GP or out of hours service.
You can also access information and advice from Drinkline on:
- 0300 123 1110
Glasgow and Partners Emergency Social Work Service on:
- 0300 343 1505
You can also contact NHS 24 on:
- 111
24-hour helplines (Greater Glasgow and Clyde area)
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650
Narcotics Anonymous: 0300 999 1212
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