Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland

17/01/2026

17/01/2026

Hi just a wee reminder the BeingThere team are always happy to help and support you .
To contact us phone 0333 880 6950..
We look forward to hearing from you.

15/01/2026

14/01/2026

Today, the BBC published its investigation into the growing number of young people accessing drug and alcohol services in 2024–25.

An increase in young people entering treatment does not automatically mean more young people are using drugs or developing dependency. In fact, additional Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) funding provided to local authorities since 2022 may be helping more young people access support earlier, which is a positive step.

However, changing drug trends, including rising ketamine use, are creating new and complex challenges.

WithYou were invited to contribute expert comment. Grace Willsher, Regional Head of Young Person Service Delivery at WithYou, says:

“We know there’s a lot of young people experiencing drug dependency and we put a lot of work into making sure the right professionals are involved and making sure we have a multi-agency approach to supporting them into detox.

“But there are limited places for under-18s, it’s not a quick fix and it takes time trying to find a bed for them, making sure that bed’s available and that young person’s ready and willing to go there.

“I’d like to see a health and social care approach to substance use with young people, less of a criminal approach and more opening up conversation, making sure they feel safe enough to ask questions and get advice.”

At WithYou, we are calling for more regulated residential facilities and stronger medical support for young people who need specialist care.

Read our full statement - Link in comments.

14/01/2026

❤️❤️❤️Hey folks, our first Thursday menu for 2026 has got to include our favourite Mince Lasagne mmmmmmm delicious . Everyone welcome. Only £1 per Course ❤️❤️❤️

13/01/2026

Our monthly Recovery Cafe - January 2026 ☕️

We will be joined by Candice Gorman sharing her
powerful story 💜

There will be a delicious free hot meal served too!

Struggling in addiction?
Looking for a recovery community?
Family/friends of a loved one looking for support?
Exhausted every other option/considering a pathway to a rehab?
Looking for connection/friendly folks?
Supporting someone and trying to show them there is hope?

When you’re in active addiction/trying to sustain recovery, hearing stories of others overcoming gives hope 💜

We would love to meet you!

Date: Wednesday 28th January
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Hot meal served: 7:00pm
Special Guest Speaker: 8:00pm

Location: YMCA Cafe Dumfries, Lochside Rd, DG2 9AG