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. You can also get help from:-

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: