Drug Checking Service: family and carer information

Drug checking exists to reduce harm and prevent avoidable deaths.

Families and carers often have concerns about drug checking. This service:

• does not supply drugs
• does not promote drug use
• aims to reduce the risks associated with unknown or contaminated substances
• provides an opportunity for people to engage with health professionals

Drug checking is one part of a wider public health approach that includes treatment, recovery services and community support.

Information and support for families affected by drug use is available through a range of local and national organisations.

At this time under the Home Office Licence, this service may only accept substances for testing from people who are:

• over the age of 18 years
• use one or more illicit substances on a regular basis

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