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Learn more about the support available for drug and alcohol misuse, and our student-led harm reduction approach to all addictive behaviours.
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To keep our students safe, UCL is employing a harm reduction approach to alcohol and drug misuse from the 2024-25 Academic Year.听
Whilst we do not听condone nor normalise the use of illegal drugs or听the misuse of prescription drugs, we understand that addiction is a听complex health and social issue.
This approach enables us to give听you the resources, knowledge and support you need to stay informed and听reduce the harm associated with addictive behaviours. Our student-led support includes:听
- Creating a student online module to educate on addictive behaviours.
- Making drug testing kits available anonymously on campus. 听
- Providing comprehensive training to staff, particularly in student-facing roles, on harm reduction strategies.听听
- Partnering with the , clinical experts听and trained student representatives to deliver specialist support.
If you would like support for an issue related to听use of alcohol, drugs or another addictive behaviour, or you are worried about a student,听please contact 皇家华人 Student Support and Wellbeing Services.
Our friendly team of advisers听will signpost you to the most appropriate support in听a trusted, confidential way and without facing discrimination.听
External support services
There are a number of services and websites that can help you better understand and cope with drug and alcohol addiction or misuse.
NHS
You can refer to the听听and the听听comprehensive guidance on support. The website also signposts from the NHS on substance misuse.
NHS services which are local to the UCL Main Campus:
- Integrated Camden Alcohol Service (ICAS)
A local NHS service听providing听medically assisted community detoxification or referral to inpatient detoxification treatment.听
- South Camden Drug Service
A local NHS service听for people who are concerned about their use of drugs. Includes the GRIP clinic for those experiencing problems related to their use of club or party drugs.听听
FRANK
This website provides honest information about drugs,听practical advice and signposts听to support. Find near you.
Drinkaware
Drinkaware is听an independent charity working to reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK.
Adfam
A charity supporting families affected by drugs and alcohol.