Have your say on substance misuse services

South Gloucestershire Council wants to hear your views on the re-commissioning of substance misuse services (SMS).

Substance misuse is defined by the World Health Organisation as “the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs [which] can lead to dependence syndrome.” The services to be re-commissioned will provide not only treatment to drug and alcohol users but also address other underlying societal problems such as homelessness, unemployment and poor physical health.

You can read more and have your say online.