The Safer Portsmouth Partnership Plan 2008-11 identifies drugs and alcohol as priority areas.  The Partnership aims to reduce the harm caused by drugs and alcohol focusing on alcohol related violence, parental substance misuse and drug and alcohol dependency. You can download the Drugs and Alcohol Delivery Plan 2008-2009 here.

The Safer Portsmouth Partnership funds a range of drug & alcohol services aimed at achieving our goals. If you are concerned about your drug or alcohol use, or that of a loved one or friend you can find support from our Services.

Alcohol Strategy

Drugs & Aclohol are both national and local priorities.

In 2008 the Government launched a new 10 year drugs strtegy, 'Drugs: protecting families and communities' - 2008-2018  

This strategy comprises four strands of work:

• protecting communities through tackling drug supply, drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour

• preventing harm to children, young people and families affected by drug misuse

• delivering new approaches to drug treatment and social re-integration

• public information campaigns, communications and community engagement

In 2007 the Government launched ‘Safer Sensible Social’, next steps in the Alcohol Strategy   

This identified 3 priority areas:

• Under 18 drinkers

• 18-24 year old binge drinkers

• Harmful drinkers, who regularly drink above recommended levels