Alcohol & substance use
The Substance Misuse Recovery Service (SMRS) operates within the Mental Health Department. For alcohol and drug addiction problems you can either self refer directly to the local specialist team or contact your GP.
Support available to those impacted by alcohol and drugs
- Shetland Alcohol & Drug Partnership - Home (shetlandadp.org.uk) this website with information on local and national services
- Recovery Hub and Community Network based at Pitt Lane in Lerwick (01595 744402)
- Substance Misuse Recovery Service at Lerwick Health Centre (01595 743006).
- Honest information about drugs | FRANK (talktofrank.com) this website has information on alcohol and drugs, including potential risks and how to reduce the risk of harm to yourself, friends and family. It also has very practical advice on what to do in a medical emergency caused by drink or drugs.
- Alcohol support | NHS inform
- Support for people affected by drugs (nhsinform.scot)