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East Lothian Substance Use Service

Contact Details

Phone Number :
07843 339 958

Alternate Phone Number :
Needle Exchange & Naloxone: 07843 339 960

Website :
https://www.meld-drugs.org.uk/substance-misuse-service

Address :
The Esk Centre Ladywell Way Musselburgh

Post Code :
EH21 6AB

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Service Provision

The service specialises in the assessment, care and treatments of people who have problems related to alcohol and/or drug use.

The purpose of the SMS is to help people make positive changes to their lives and offer support and guidance

The East Lothian Substance Misuse Service brings together:

Nurses
Doctors
Social Workers
Psychologists
Occupational Therapists
Community Care Assistants
Children 1st workers

Services provided by the SMS include:

Advice and support to individuals and their families
Psychological therapies
Community detox
Referral for inpatient detox (alcohol)
Assessment for residential treatment
Substitute prescribing for opiate addiction
Advice on harm reduction and relapse prevention techniques
Support to access voluntary work/employment/training
Practical support for housing and financial issues
Referral to and joint working with other specialist agencies

The Gateway to Recovery clinics bring together NHS and voluntary sector services to provide a comprehensive assessment for people trying to regain control of their lives and overcome problems caused or affected by alcohol or drugs. Service users benefit from a single point of access, a standardised assessment and triage process for all alcohol and drug services in the areas.

Services Offered

Mutual Aid

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