Substance misuse support

Substance misuse can have negative effects on a person's health, including their oral health.

There are a range of services and apps that can help people who misuse drugs or alcohol.

To report any information relating to dangerous substances, visit Medway's Local Drug Information System (LDIS) page.

Adult substance misuse services

Medway Treatment and Recovery Service - River

River stands for Responsive, Inspirational, Visible, Empowering and Recovery Orientated.

This service helps people that have issues with drugs or alcohol and want to make a positive change. It also supports family and friends who are worried about their loved one’s substance use.

The service is for people who:

are aged 18 and over
live in Medway
have issues with drugs or alcohol or are impacted by a loved one's substance use (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:

River is run by The Forward Trust and Open Road.

Narcotics Anonymous

If you're an addict, or think you may have a problem and want to talk about it, you can contact Narcotics Anonymous by:

phone: 03009 991 212, available from 10am to midnight
finding and attending meetings online or face to face. Find meetings on the Narcotics Anonymous website.