Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services offer open access to all and therefore receive referrals from a wide range of services but also welcome self-referrals, either through drop in or by telephone. They provide a range of care and treatment options for people living in Glasgow affected by drugs and/or alcohol. These services include:
By contacting your local Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service. If the service is for your own addiction issues then an assessment of need will be carried out. You can also get help from:
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 Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service where you will be given an urgent appointment.
Outwith 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 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: 0800 917 8282 or Glasgow and Partners Emergency Social Work Service on: 0300 343 1505.
You can also contact NHS 24 on: 08454 242424.
Anyone in Glasgow City needing support with an alcohol or drug problem can access a wide range of Residential options which best support their individual recovery journey through the Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services (GADRS). You can self-refer to GADRS via phone or in-person.
" How to access Residential Services in Glasgow City [78kb]" provides further information on support available.
For more information / help on alcohol or drug use during the COVID-19 outbreak, you can find information at:
The Scottish Government request a new strategic plan from the ADP every three years - this is the Glasgow City ADP Strategy 2020-2023 [197kb].
The vision of our strategy is for the individuals, families and communities of Glasgow to live free from the harms of alcohol and drugs, to be treated with dignity and respect, able to easily access the support and recovery they seek.
The delivery of the strategic priorities is monitored through an evolving delivery plan.