약물 및 알코올 치료 접근
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개요
Drug and alcohol treatment in England is provided through local authority-commissioned services, the NHS, and voluntary sector organisations. Treatment is free, confidential, and available through self-referral or GP referral. Services range from harm reduction and detox to residential rehabilitation. The legal framework is primarily the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and NHS Act 2006.
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- You are likely eligible to use this guide if your situation involves accessing drug and alcohol treatment.
- You have a genuine legal basis for the matter (contract, tort, statutory right, etc.).
- You have made reasonable attempts to resolve the matter directly with the other party first.
단계별 절차
Self-refer or see your GP
You can refer yourself directly to your local drug and alcohol treatment service — you do not need a GP referral. Alternatively, speak to your GP who can refer you and provide medical support. Find your local service through the FRANK helpline or NHS website.
- Call FRANK: 0300 123 6600 for free, confidential advice
- Treatment is completely confidential and will not be shared with police
Assessment
You will have an assessment with a key worker to discuss your substance use, health, housing, and other needs. The assessment determines the most appropriate treatment pathway: structured treatment, prescribing (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine for opioid dependence), counselling, group work, or residential rehabilitation.
- Be honest about your substance use — this helps get the right treatment
- You can take someone with you for support
Engage in treatment
Treatment is tailored to your needs and may include: substitute prescribing, structured psychosocial interventions (CBT, motivational interviewing), mutual aid groups (NA, AA), needle exchange and harm reduction, detox (community or residential), and residential rehabilitation.
- Attend appointments regularly
- Residential rehab may be funded by the local authority — ask your key worker
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중요 경고
Seeking treatment will not result in prosecution — treatment services are confidential.
If you are at risk of overdose, call 999 immediately.
Naloxone (to reverse opioid overdose) is available free from many treatment services and pharmacies.