Substance misuse can have negative effects on a person's health, including their oral health.
There are a range of services and apps available that can help people who misuse drugs or alcohol.
Adult substance misuse services
Medway Treatment and Recovery Service - River
River, which stands for Responsive, Inspirational, Visible, Empowering and Recovery Orientated, helps people
The service also supports the family
The service is for people who:
- are aged 18 and over
- live in Medway
- have issues with drugs or alcohol or are impacted by the drug or alcohol use of a loved one (even if that
loved one is not ready to get support themselves).
To refer yourself or a loved one and to find out more about the support available, visit the River service online or email theforwardtrust.medway@nhs.net.
River is delivered by The Forward Trust and Open Road.
Try Dry app
The Try Dry app is packed full of tools and resources to help you take control of your drinking all year round.
Other groups
OK Rehab
OK Rehab specialises in addiction treatment.
Treatment is available as an inpatient or outpatient.
They work with clinics that facilitate treatment in your own home, who are able to provide professional intervention and home detoxification.
Visit OK Rehab's website or phone 0800 326 5559.
There are also mutual aid groups in Medway that offer confidential peer-led support including Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
Young person’s substance misuse service
Support for young people in Medway who misuse substances is provided by Open Road’s Young Persons' Service.
Visit Open Road’s Young Person’s website or phone 01634 566 285.