Substance misuse

Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is a patterned use of a drug in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves or others, and is a form of substance related disorder. This page includes links to local substance misuse service:

  • SORT IT from Insight Enfield - a free, confidential substance misuse service for children and young people up to the age of 24 years old in Enfield who need support around their own or another person’s drug or alcohol (substance) use
  • Enable adult  substance misuse services - support to reduce or stop your drug or alcohol use in Enfield

Whether you are worried about your own substance use or about someone close to you, see below for advice and information.

Substance misuse Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

Data and information regarding substance misuse in Enfield including risk factors, drug and alcohol use and treatment

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