NHS Dumfries and Galloway Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service.

12/01/2026

Most fatal overdoses have occurred behind closed doors. Taking drugs alone increases the chance of fatally overdosing, because there is no one to call for help in an emergency.

It is important to have someone who can administer naloxone and call an ambulance.

If you believe someone is having an overdose, or you feel unwell after taking any drugs, dial 999 immediately.

More information about some of the resources and services that are available to help drug and alcohol users can be found on the Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drug Partnership website: www.dgadp.co.uk

07/01/2026

❄️Don’t sleep rough, help is always available ❄️
Temperatures are dropping below zero. If you have nowhere to stay for the night, support is available 24/7:
📞 Call 0303 333 3001 anytime – day or night.
✅ 9am–5pm: Housing Options and Homelessness Team can provide advice and arrange temporary accommodation. You can also visit your local council office (details in the link below).
✅ 5pm–9am: Social Work Out of Hours Team will arrange emergency accommodation and transport.
There is always a benefit in calling; don’t wait, don’t risk the cold.
👉 More info: https://orlo.uk/rAVgR

03/01/2026

Highlighting local agencies to help you 🙌

‘Being There Family Support Service’ is a free, confidential, non-judgemental service that will offer you a listening ear when struggling with your loved one’s drug or alcohol use.

They can offer you emotional support, help and practical advice when you need it most.

Being There can help a parent, sibling, grandparent, adult child (over 18), partner or best friend of someone struggling with problems with alcohol or drugs.

Whatever the relationship, Being There can help you.

Aislinn McLaren and Lisbeth McColm are there to be there ✨

You can find out more about Being There, including how to contact them, at their website https://www.adssws.co.uk/being-there/ or you can call them on 0333 8806950.

31/12/2025

We would please ask that this is shared as widely as possible around Dumfries and Galloway, by anyone who follows our page.

Sharing this might just save someone's life. Help us stop drug related harm and death.

31/12/2025

22/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 🎄

Please note that the NHS Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service will have reduced opening hours over the festive period:

❌ Closed:
• Christmas Day – 25th December
• Boxing Day – 26th December
• New Year’s Day – 1st January
• 2nd January 2026

✅ Open:
• 29th–31st December

🕘 Normal hours resume: Monday 5th January 2026

We would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas 🎄 and all the very best for 2026 ✨

21/12/2025

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Knowing about naloxone can save lives. Naloxone can reverse an overdose in minutes, and anyone can be trained to use it. Free kits are available.

Learn more at buff.ly/6YoVPu1 |

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

18/12/2025

End of year reflection at our Smart group today Christmas addition 🎄
For some it's been a tough year however through the power of the Smart tools and peer support each of you got through the difficult times. As a service it's been wonderful and a privilege to see the growth in each and every one of you. 🫶